Overview

• Bindu R., a Dalit domestic worker, was detained for nearly 20 hours by Peroorkada police on a false theft charge, alleging mental harassment and caste-based abuse during custody.
• The gold necklace reported stolen was later recovered at the complainant's residence, leading to the withdrawal of the complaint and the suspension of Sub-Inspector Prasad S G pending inquiry.
• Kerala’s Chief Minister condemned the incident, while the SC/ST Commission, Women’s Commission, and Thiruvananthapuram City Police have initiated formal investigations into the case.
• Bindu has filed complaints with the Chief Minister’s Office, Police Complaint Authority, and SC/ST Commission, alleging police misconduct and apathy from the CM’s political secretary when seeking redress.
• The case has spurred political criticism, with opposition leaders and activists demanding accountability and highlighting systemic issues of caste-based discrimination and police reform.