In Kochi, the government has directed a compensation of Rs 25,000 to be paid to a complainant named Sojish from Nettoor as per the state human rights commission's order. The additional chief secretary of the home department issued the directive, stating that the compensation would be deducted from the salary of the accused former Sub-Inspector of Panangad in three equal instalments. The commission, chaired by Justice JB Kosi, had initially ordered the compensation in response to Sojish, a member of a scheduled caste, being physically assaulted by the former Panangad Sub-Inspector Vipin AB. Sojish was taken into custody by a police team led by the former SI without authorization after being admitted to a hospital, prompting Sojish to file a complaint with the commission. Despite a probe and disciplinary action resulting in a reprimand against the SI, no compensation had been provided until the government intervened. The government discovered that the SI was given the chance to present a defense before the commission's final decision, but he failed to do so, leading to the government's decision to award Rs 25,000 to Sojish.