Thiruvananthapuram: Intelligence ADGP P Vijayan has filed a complaint alleging that Armed Police Battalions ADGP M R Ajith Kumar made false accusations against him in connection with a gold smuggling case. Vijayan claims that Kumar's testimony to an investigation team, which alleged his involvement with gold smugglers at Kozhikode International Airport, is baseless and demanded a case be registered.

According to sources, Vijayan submitted the complaint to DGP S Darvesh Sahib three weeks ago. While the DGP has the authority to act on such matters, the issue has been referred to the Home Department for “necessary” action due to the seniority of the officials involved.

Kumar’s allegations were presented to an investigation team led by Darvesh Sahib, appointed by the state government to examine charges raised by MLA P V Anvar against him. In his testimony, Kumar stated that SP Sujith Das had informed him about alleged links between Vijayan and members of the anti-terror squad with gold smuggling operations. However, Sujith Das denied this, stating that he had never conveyed such information.

Vijayan was previously suspended in May 2023, based on a report filed by Kumar. The report alleged that Vijayan leaked travel details of the suspects in the Elathur train arson case to certain media outlets while the suspects were being brought to Kerala. At the time, Vijayan was heading the anti-terror squad.

An inquiry team led by ADGP K Padmakumar later dismissed Kumar’s report. Additionally, a four-member committee formed under the Chief Secretary to review the suspension also ruled in Vijayan’s favour. Subsequently, Vijayan was reinstated and promoted to ADGP.

Following Ajith Kumar’s removal from law-and-order duties amid the controversies related to Anvar, Vijayan was appointed as the head of Intelligence. Kumar is currently serving as an ADGP overseeing the armed police battalions and is due for promotion to DGP in July.

Meanwhile, Sujith Das faced suspension after Anvar released recordings of phone conversations implicating him. Das has since raised counter-allegations against Kumar related to the incident.