Kerala Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan’s driver alleges assault by police - The HinduPublished - June 01, 2026 06:59 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAMP.K. Anoop, a driver attached to the AKG Centre, who serves as the driver of the Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, has filed a complaint with the State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar, alleging that he was assaulted and mistreated by police personnel at the Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station.According to the complaint, the alleged incident occurred on May 30 after Mr. Anoop dropped the CPI(M) veteran at the railway station. As the driver was looking for a parking spot, he was purportedly prevented by two police officers, identified as Jayan and Sharath, in parking the vehicle.They also allegedly physically assaulted and slapped him, while ordering him to move the vehicle. The complainant demanded stringent disciplinary action against the officials involved in the incident.Published - June 01, 2026 06:59 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }