Tribal organizations demand thorough investigation in death of Gokul

KALPETTA: Tribal organizations have decided to protest over the death of tribal youth Gokul. The move is to hold a protest demanding a comprehensive investigation. They have also decided to file a plea in the high court in connection with his death at the police station.

The statements of police officers at Kalpetta station were taken by the district crime branch. The chairman of the police complaints authority visited Kalpetta station. The visit was in the context of allegations being made against the police. A team of forensic surgeons also visited Kalpetta station.

Meantime, information has also emerged from the district crime branch today that the state crime branch may take over the case. The main point raised by the organizations is that such incidents are repeated. The suicide of the youth in Panamaram was also a similar incident. The family and friends alleged that the police threatened to file a POCSO case in it. They claimed that a similar incident has happened again. The decision was to form an action committee and go on a direct protest.