The move comes amid growing criticism over the police investigation and calls for accountability in the case. The teenager, who was driving a Mercedes-Benz, allegedly rammed a scooter. Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh has been removed from his post following a controversy over the alleged mishandling of a fatal road accident involving the 17-year-old son of an additional district judge. R Nishanthini has been appointed as his replacement.