Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Government ordered a vigilance probe against ADGP (law and order) M R Ajithkumar in the wake of allegations levelled by CPM-backed independent legislator P V Anvar. 

The government's order is based on the recommendation of the state police chief Sheikh Darvesh Sahib. Last week, Anvar met Kerala Chief Minister Vijayan and CPM state Secretary M. V. Govindan and briefed them about how Ajith Kumar is "engaging in undesirable activities" and getting support from Vijayan’s political secretary P. Sasi. 

However, the government did not take action on the recommendation given by the DGP last week. The government faced severe criticism, including from the LDF coalition partner CPI, for not taking appropriate action against Ajith Kumar. CPI also raised the issue of Ajith Kumar’s meeting with two top Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders last year. 

A vigilance probe will examine whether Ajith Kumar is involved in the illegal acquisition of property and the construction of unauthorized buildings. Additionally, there will be an inquiry against former Malappuram SP Sujith Das. The probe team will be finalized on Friday.

The special team headed by the state police chief recorded the ADGP's statement at the police headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram last week.

Anvar, a businessman-turned-politician and MLA from the Nilambur assembly constituency, recently alleged that ADGP Ajithkumar tapped the phones of ministers, political leaders, and journalists. He also alleged that Ajithkumar had close ties to gold smuggling rackets and was involved in several serious crimes.

Additionally, Anvar sought action against the senior cop after news of his meeting with two RSS leaders in 2023 surfaced in the media.

However, despite criticisms against the ADGP and strong demands from its few partners, including the CPI, to take action against the official, the CPI(M)-led LDF said that no further steps would be taken until the government receives the report of the comprehensive investigation initiated into the allegations against the IPS officer made by Nilambur MLA Anvar.