Probe ordered into threat to SFI leader by SI in Keralam’s Thiruvananthapuram

DYFI activists march towards the residence of Cantonment Police station Sub Inspector Gokul Gopan protesting against the alleged assault on students of University Mens’ Hostel, in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. 

The police have ordered an inquiry into the alleged threat issued by Cantonment Sub-Inspector Gokul to SFI Thiruvananthapuram district secretary Nandan over the phone, amid escalating tensions between the CPI(M)-SFI and the police in the capital.

The inquiry was reportedly ordered by ADGP (Law and Order) P. Vijayan after an audio clip of a purported conversation between Mr. Gokul and Mr. Nandan surfaced on Saturday. The ADGP directed the City Police Commissioner to conduct an inquiry and submit a report, besides seeking an explanation from the SI.