I M Vijayan appointed Deputy Commandant, Malabar Special Police

Battalion

Thiruvananthapuram

On Tuesday, the Kerala government issued an order to create a supernumerary Deputy Commandant post in the Malabar Special Police Battalion for football legend I M Vijayan, in recognition of his significant contributions to the sport. Vijayan, who currently serves as Assistant Commandant, will be appointed to this new role just a day before his retirement from the force.

The government acted on Vijayan's request for the creation of the post, acknowledging his exceptional achievements in football, which have enhanced the image of both Kerala and India. His promotion from Inspector to Assistant Commandant in 2021 was also noted.

Vijayan, a Padma Shri awardee, currently serves as the director of the Kerala Police Football team and leads the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The government decided to make this special provision based on his remarkable contributions to the sport.