Ernakulam Rural SP A V George,who set up the 'Rural Task Force (RTF), three of whose members were arrested for the alleged custodial death of a man recently, was today shifted to the Thrissur Police Academy.
Thrissur Superintendent of Police Rahul R Nair has been given additional charge of the Ernakulam Rural Police, official sources said.
George was transferred following the arrest of three members of RTF in connection with the alleged custodial death of 26-year-old Sreejith at Varappuzha recently.
He had since dismantled the RTF squad.
Opposition parties, including Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Ramesh Chennithala, had demanded a probe against George in connection with the case.
Four police personnel, including three RTF members and a Sub-Inspector have been arrested so far by the Special Investigation Team probing the alleged custodial death
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