T’puram: Home minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered an inquiry into allegations of irregularities in Kerala Public Service Commission’s (PSC) selection of former SFI activist K J Jithin for the post of deputy superintendent of police (DSP).Ajitha Beegum, who is heading the investigation into alleged PSC recruitment irregularities, has been entrusted with the probe. The order was issued following a complaint by R S Sasikumar, chairman of Save University Campaign Committee.Jithin, a former SFI activist at Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, and J Sankeerthana were recommended by the PSC for appointment as DSPs. Jithin was placed first in the rank list, according to the complaint.Govt has decided to allow the two candidates to undergo the prescribed police training only after the inquiry is completed. Meanwhile, a petition challenging the appointments has been filed before the administrative tribunal.
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