Thiruvananthapuram: A government order was issued promoting IG P Vijayan to the rank of ADGP. He has been appointed as the director of the police academy.

The officer was earlier suspended in connection with issues related to the Elathur train arson case. He joined back in service in November last year. The officer was accused of leaking news regarding the accused in the case.   

The suspension order was released on May 18, 2023 in accordance with a report submitted by ADGP M R Ajith Kumar. Vijayan was inducted back to service after almost five months when the chief secretary filed a report in his favour.