Court summons former Keralam DGP R. Sreelekha in defamation case

A court in Mavelikkara, Keralam, has summoned former DGP R. Sreelekha to appear in a defamation case involving Rahul Gandhi. The case was filed by K.P. Sreekumar, general secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, following Sreelekha's alleged derogatory remarks made during a BJP event on October 14. She reportedly linked Gandhi's protest in Delhi to substance abuse. Sreelekha has been directed to appear in court on December 2. The remarks led to multiple complaints, prompting the Punalur police to register a case under Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly provoking a riot. This case highlights ongoing tensions in Kerala's political landscape, particularly regarding remarks made by public figures.