Sukanth Suresh, the Intelligence Bureau officer entangled in the tragic suicide of his girlfriend and colleague, has taken a bold step—he’s asking the Kerala High Court to investigate a serious breach of trust. His claim? That the police have been leaking sensitive, confidential case material to the media, turning private conversations into public spectacle.
The 24-year-old female officer, who served at the Immigration Department in Thiruvananthapuram, was found dead by the railway tracks in March. Since then, Suresh has faced charges of abetment to suicide, with his plea for anticipatory bail recently denied.
Now, he points a finger at the Pettah Police, accusing them of broadcasting fragments of his private chats—extracted from a deleted social media account—through news channels and newspapers, despite these details being sealed and intended only for the court’s eyes. These leaks surfaced on May 23 and quickly spread through Malayalam media, including prominent outlets like Mathrubhumi.
According to Suresh’s application, no court order authorized this disclosure. He describes it as a deliberate misuse of police power aimed at shaping public sentiment, damaging his reputation, and prejudicing judicial proceedings.
He highlights legal safeguards, citing the Kerala Police Act’s prohibition on releasing investigation details without official permission and laws preventing victim identification and unauthorized case material dissemination. Suresh warns that the selective media exposure has spun a parallel trial, threatening his right to a fair hearing.
In essence, Suresh calls for a judicial probe into the leaks and demands stronger measures to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations—seeking to turn the spotlight from him to those he believes are manipulating the narrative.