IDUKKI: CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has openly admitted that there were lapses on the part of the state police. Kodiyeri was speaking at the party's Idukki district conference. Kodiyeri, who assured the delegates that the party would intervene in the issue, added that he would talk to the Chief Minister and find a solution immediately. During the conference, several leaders had criticised that the misconduct of the police was tarnishing the image of the party as well as the government.