Kerala Police Launches Probe After Internal Digital File Network Goes Offline

The Kerala Police has launched an investigation after an application used for managing its internal files and official data became non-functional, with officials suspecting that the disruption may have been caused by a cyber attack . The system has reportedly remained offline for the past four days , affecting routine administrative operations across the department.

According to police sources, the affected application is an internal digital platform designed to facilitate the movement of official files and departmental records. Authorities believe the system may have been hacked , prompting a detailed technical probe to determine the exact cause of the outage and assess the extent of the incident.

Officials clarified that the application is maintained by Keltron , the state government-owned technology company, which had outsourced its maintenance responsibilities to a private firm . Investigators are examining whether any security vulnerabilities in the system may have contributed to the disruption.

The prolonged outage has significantly impacted the internal movement of files , slowing administrative workflows and creating operational challenges for various police units. However, officials stressed that there is no evidence of a data breach at this stage, and sensitive departmental information is believed to remain secure.

Police authorities said technical teams are working to restore the application and resume normal operations at the earliest. Simultaneously, cybersecurity experts are analysing the incident to establish whether the malfunction resulted from malicious activity or a technical failure.

Importantly, officials reassured the public that the Kerala Police website and citizen-facing online services remain fully functional and have not been affected by the disruption. Services accessed by residents, including online public interfaces, continue to operate without interruption.