Three cops suspended in alleged drunk driving case
Three police officers in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, have been suspended after allegedly driving an official vehicle while intoxicated. The incident involved reckless driving and an attempted confrontation with a local autorickshaw driver.
Why it matters
The incident undermines public trust in law enforcement, particularly as it involves members of an anti-narcotics squad during a state-wide drug enforcement campaign.
Three civil police officers attached to the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) under the Pathanamthitta district police have been suspended for allegedly driving an official police vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Pathanamthitta town on Tuesday evening.
The report relies on official police statements and eyewitness accounts to describe the event.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in