Fri Apr 18 10:20:18 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Police Shake-Up: New Deputy Commissioner and District Chiefs Appointed

**Thiruvananthapuram, April 18, 2025** – The Kerala government announced a series of appointments within the state police force today. T. Farash has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) for Thiruvananthapuram City, replacing Vijaya Bharath Reddy, who will take on the role of District Police Chief in Kasaragod. Meanwhile, Hemalatha, IPS, will assume the position of District Police Chief in Ernakulam (Rural), succeeding Vaibhav Saxeena, who is being transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a five-year central deputation as Superintendent of Police.

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