P. Mohanadas, Judicial Member, SHRC, said in his order that the video showed a police officer of the highest rank gleefully punishing ordinary people in public. Meanwhile, State Police Chief Loknath Behera has sought an explanation from District Police Chief, Kannur, Yatish Chandra. Officials privy to the process said that Mr. Chandra had told his superiors that he had acted in the public interest. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president Mullapally Ramachandran sought stringent action against Mr. Chandra. The video showed the officer ordering them people to strike stress positions repeatedly in the sun as their neighbours watched.

Source: The Hindu March 29, 2020 10:51 UTC