Gopalakrishnan IAS who was reinstated after suspension over WhatsApp row given new posting

IAS officer K Gopalakrishnan was suspended by the Kerala government on November 11, 2024, for allegedly forming communal WhatsApp groups that aimed to create division and disunity among All India Services cadres. However, an inquiry later found no evidence of his claims that his device was hacked. It was also revealed that he had factory reset his phone before submitting it for forensic examination. Despite the controversy, he was reinstated in January 2025, and no case was filed against him. Following his reinstatement, he has now been appointed as the Managing Director of the Vyttila Mobility Hub Society, with additional responsibilities as the Managing Director of the Kerala State Construction Corporation Limited. His new role holds the status of Additional Secretary to the Government with a salary range of ₹78,800 – ₹2.09 lakh.