R Sreelekha
From 'Raid Sreelekha' to Mayor: The Remarkable Journey of Kerala's First Woman IPS Officer
Dec 14, 2025 04:25 pm CST
R Sreelekha, Kerala's pioneering woman IPS officer known as 'Raid Sreelekha,' has made history by winning the Thiruvananthapuram local body election as a BJP candidate. With 33 years of distinguished police service including becoming Kerala's first woman DGP, she now stands poised to potentially become the first BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking an extraordinary career transition from law enforcement to politics.
Former Kerala Police Chief Jacob Thomas Joins RSS as Full-Time Pracharak, Calls it a "Unifying Force"
Oct 02, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Former Kerala Police chief Jacob Thomas has joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a full-time 'pracharak', describing it as a "unifying force" that transcends caste, religion, and regional divisions. Appearing at an RSS event in Kochi during Vijayadashami, Thomas emphasized the organization's focus on building cultural strength in individuals to create a stronger society and nation. The former DGP, who previously joined BJP in 2021, joins other high-profile former Kerala police officials who have aligned with right-wing organizations.