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Kerala ex-DGP Thachankary sentenced to four years, fined Rs 30.84 lakh

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Former Kerala DGP Tomin J. Thachankary was sentenced to four years in prison and a Rs 30.84 lakh fine.
Special Judge K.V. Rejanish of the Kottayam Vigilance Court delivered the verdict on September 17, 2026.
Investigators found his assets exceeded known income by 135.80 percent, leaving Rs 64.70 lakh unaccounted.
He cited chest pain, will be moved to Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail, and may appeal within 30 days.

History

Historical Context

In June 1975 Prime Minister Indira Gandhi invoked Article 352, imposing a 21-month Emergency that suspended elections, censored the press and led to over 1.2 million arrests under laws such as MISA. The period also produced landmark judicial rulings on constitutional limits. The 2024 conviction of former Kerala DGP Tomin J. Thachankary for disproportionate assets reflects the post-Emergency demand for police accountability.

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Story summary

Former Kerala DGP Tomin J. Thachankary was sentenced to four years in prison and a Rs 30.84 lakh fine.
Special Judge K.V. Rejanish of the Kottayam Vigilance Court delivered the verdict on September 17, 2026.
Investigators found his assets exceeded known income by 135.80 percent, leaving Rs 64.70 lakh unaccounted.
He cited chest pain, will be moved to Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail, and may appeal within 30 days.

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