Thiruvambady Devaswom Rejects Crime Branch Thrissur Pooram Report

The Thiruvambady Devaswom has formally rejected a Crime Branch investigation report regarding the 2024 Thrissur Pooram disruption. The report reportedly seeks permission to prosecute eight Devaswom office-bearers for conspiracy and incitement to riot, which secretary K. Girish Kumar claims unfairly shifts blame onto the organization.

Devaswom officials allege significant police lapses during the festival and intend to meet with government ministers to demand an impartial reinvestigation. The current findings have faced criticism for failing to address the alleged role of former ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, who was previously implicated in the controversy by opposition parties.

Editor's note: The brief concisely covers the Devaswom's rejection of the report and the underlying conflict regarding police and administrative culpability.