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.