A Scheduled Tribe promoter in Kasaragod has been dismissed from service after allegations that he obstructed Minister O.J. Janeesh and waved a black flag at him.
Rohini E. of Parayampallam, who served as an ST promoter under the Bedaduka grama panchayat, was removed on disciplinary grounds. The incident reportedly took place on 1 October 2026 in front of the Kuttikol panchayat office, where a group allegedly displayed black flags and blocked the minister’s path.
Following a complaint by Kolathur resident Akhilesh, the Kasaragod Tribal Extension Officer opened an inquiry. On 5 October 2026 the officer reported that Rohini admitted to the offence. The report was based on evidence gathered at the Bedakam police station, where a first information report had been registered.
Based on the findings, Kasaragod Tribal Development Officer K. Madhusoodanan issued a dismissal order effective from the afternoon of 7 October 2026. The order awaits ratification by the Director of the Scheduled Tribes Development department before it becomes final.
