Idukki: Anas, a former Civil Police Officer from Idukki, continues to wait for reinstatement despite being acquitted of terrorism-related charges that derailed his career and life for over four years.
Once a regular officer living peacefully with his family, Anas was accused in 2019 of leaking a database of 159 BJP and RSS workers to extremist groups. The case was widely reported by national media, branding him a traitor. However, investigations later revealed the accusation was exaggerated. Anas had only shared details of two suspicious individuals based on his neighbors’ concerns. These addresses were publicly available through transport records.
The false allegations cost Anas his job and reputation. Unable to support his family, he took up work in a scrap shop. Colleagues avoided him due to the hostile environment created by senior officials. Former colleague Umesh Vallikkunnu says disciplinary actions are usually handled internally, questioning why Anas was treated differently even after a tribunal cleared him.
The case, observers say, was driven by personal bias of a senior officer and used to fuel communal polarization. Despite the tribunal’s order for reinstatement, Anas continues to face delays from higher authorities. His repeated appeals to senior police officials have been met with evasive responses.
For Anas, the demand is simple: return to service, regain dignity, and secure justice for the years lost. His struggle reflects the high cost of wrongful accusations and the urgent need for accountability within the police system.
