Kochi Police Chief Dismissed Over Mishandled Hit‑and‑Run Involving Judge’s Son

The Kerala government has dismissed the Kochi Police Commissioner following an investigation that highlighted serious lapses in the handling of a Mercedes hit‑and‑run case. The incident involved a minor son of a judge, who was reportedly struck by a vehicle and left to flee the scene. The police response was deemed inadequate, prompting the state to take action. The removal is part of a broader effort to address shortcomings in the department’s crisis management. No further details on the replacement have been released yet.