Police officers suspended for allegedly drinking on duty

Three policemen belonging to the First Battalion of the Kerala Armed Police (KAP) have been suspended for allegedly consuming alcohol at the barracks of Hill Palace Police Camp in Thripunithura here.

KU Abhilash, N. Nawaz and M. Vishnu were suspended pending investigation after they were found intoxicated while on duty during a spot check by senior officials on Friday, an officer said.

Meanwhile, Abhilash managed to escape police custody when they were taken for a mandatory medical examination and has not been traced yet, the officer said. The other two were breathalyzed at the Hill Palace police station and later underwent a comprehensive medical examination at the Thripunithura Taluk Hospital.

The assistant commander was ordered to investigate alleged misconduct inside the barracks.

Published – 04 Jul 2026 23:45 IST