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Political association influence on police force

The policemen who are politically involved and fighting each other are bringing shame to the force and the state itself. Most recently, the election itself had to be postponed due to clashes between ruling party supporters and opposition supporters in connection with the cooperative society elections held in Kannur.

The role of the police is crucial in maintaining the rule of law in the country. We also know that law enforcement can be neutral. When the policemen are divided like this, the administration of justice is distorted.

It is generally understood that it is for the court to decide whether an accused person is guilty and whether to punish him or not. But it is the police who file the case against the criminals who come before the court using various departments and present the necessary evidence and witnesses to prove it. It is only after considering all that that the court reaches its conclusion. Even a small mistake made by the police in this regard can lead to the case being weakened and the culprit escaping. In such cases, the court can reprimand the police for the mistakes in the investigation of the case and in the preparation of the charge sheet. Today, in most cases, sending back the charge sheet and reprimanding the police is a common sight in the courts.