Cop Molests Woman During Passport Verification

The suspension of Kerala police constable Vijesh over an alleged molestation during passport verification is not just another misconduct case—it is a damning indictment of power abused at its worst. A citizen-facing process built on trust was allegedly twisted into a private ambush, exposing how authority, when unchecked, can become a weapon against the very people it is meant to protect. This isn’t a “lapse”; it’s a betrayal.

That the alleged incident occurred under the guise of official duty makes it more disturbing. Passport verification is routine, non-threatening—and precisely why it demands the highest standards of conduct. If the accusations are proven, this wasn’t opportunism alone; it was calculation. Reports of earlier complaints against the same officer only deepen the rot, raising the uncomfortable question: why wasn’t action taken sooner? How many warnings does the system need before it stops shielding predators with procedure?

The Kerala Police says it will act firmly. It must—swiftly and publicly. Suspension is the bare minimum; accountability means arrest if warranted, prosecution without delay, and structural safeguards so women are never cornered during official interactions again. Public trust isn’t restored by statements—it’s rebuilt by consequences. Anything less sends a chilling message that uniforms still protect the guilty more than the vulnerable.