Six police officers suspended for public drinking while on duty

Six officers attached to the Kazhakuttam constabulary presumption were suspended connected Tuesday aft they were recovered consuming liquor wrong a conveyance portion connected duty.

Disciplinary enactment has been taken against people adjunct sub-inspector (ASI) Binu, and civilian constabulary officers Ratheesh, Manoj, Arun, Akhilraj, and Arun. They were suspended connected the ground of a preliminary inquiry, and further enactment could travel the ongoing investigation.

The incidental occurred connected the roadside straight successful beforehand of the constabulary presumption connected Monday. Visuals showing the officers, dressed successful civilian clothes, consuming intoxicant wrong the conveyance surfaced and went viral connected societal media. This prompted contiguous enactment by elder officials.

It is besides suspected that the officers travelled successful the aforesaid conveyance to be a wedding reception aft consuming alcohol.