Hit-and-run: Kochi police commissioner transferred after crash involving judge’s son

 The Kerala government took action against police officials after lapses in investigating a fatal accident in Cheranallur. Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar has been transferred, along with the suspension of four personnel. Initial charges related to negligence were altered to culpable homicide as evidence of overspeeding emerged. Victim Jayabalakrishnan’s family is demanding further actions against the teenager’s father, who is a judge. The Kerala government took action against police officials after lapses in investigating a fatal accident in Cheranallur. Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar has been transferred, along with the suspension of four personnel. Initial charges related to negligence were altered to culpable homicide as evidence of overspeeding emerged. Victim Jayabalakrishnan’s family is demanding further actions against the teenager’s father, who is a judge.