Thiruvananthapuram: Rural SP Juvvanapudi Mahesh ordered the immediate transfer of (SI) sub-inspector Jose and assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Binu from Poovar police station to Kilimanoor following allegations linked to illegal soil transport. The direction was issued during a wireless conference of station house officers (SHO) on Thursday morning.Jose had been serving as station in-charge for the past two months, overseeing day-to-day operations at the coastal station.
Sources indicated that the sudden transfer was linked to suspected connections with the soil mafia, which has been active in parts of the coastal area despite periodic enforcement drives. Similar allegations had surfaced earlier during Jose’s previous posting at Poovar, after which he was moved to the rural SP’s office. It was learnt that senior officers recently received audio and video evidence purportedly showing the accused demanding payment from soil mafia on a per-load basis. However, the rural SP said no written complaints have been received against the officers so far. “A report has been sought from the special branch to verify the allegations. Further action will be decided based on the findings,” he said. Mahesh added that the transfer had already been under consideration and was formally announced during SHO meeting as part of routine administrative measures.
