Three police officers suspended for allegedly taking money from scrap dealer in Kochi
Action was taken against the officers following allegations of misconduct during the investigation into a theft case
Three police officers attached to the Kalamassery station have been suspended in Kochi for allegedly accepting around ₹1 lakh from a scrap dealer during an investigation. The officers—sub-inspectors Sebastian Chacko and Shameer, and civil police officer Jijo—are facing disciplinary action following allegations of misconduct. The allegations stem from a theft case involving an Assam native who escaped police custody while being taken to Aluva district hospital for medical examination in July.
He was subsequently arrested. According to a senior officer, the officers allegedly took money from the scrap dealer after discovering his connection to the accused in the theft case. Further investigation into the allegation is currently underway.
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