The New Indian Express ·
From patrols to posts, Kerala police officers ‘command’ attention online
KOCHI: He may wear his khaki uniform to work, but on Instagram, deputy inspector general (DIG) Yathish Chandra G H speaks a language far from traditional police briefings. With more than 160 posts and 115,000 followers, the officer has become one of Kerala police’s most visible faces on the platform — sharing glimpses of policing and public life
Yathish is not alone. From S Sreejith to P Vijayan and Nidhinraj, a growing group of state IPS officers have massive audiences on Instagram, while officers such as Manoj Abraham and Karthick have an active presence on Facebook.
Moreover, Kerala police’s official Instagram account has now crossed 2.3 million followers, turning the force itself into a social-media powerhouse.