The forest department was suspended by the officer of the Palode officer Sudheesh Kumar L. on Wednesday.
The event comes against the background of his recent arrest by vigilance and the anti -corruption office (VACB) for alleged acceptance of bribes to protect people accused of smuggling the red sand Boa two years ago.
Mr. Kumar, who was an official of a forest officer in March 2023 as part of a forest officer, is accused of receiving bribes of 1,45 ₹ Lakh in connection with the case of smuggling. Three people from Tamil Nadu were arrested when trying to smuggle endangered species.
The suspended officer reportedly received 1 lakh 1 from the owner of the vehicle used in a smuggling operation and 45,000 GBP from the sister of one of the accused, assured her to help protect her brother from legal consequences.
The officer was originally suspended on the recommendation of forest vigilance after the accusation of corruption appeared. However, it was restored to its position after the favorable decision of the administrative tribunal of Keral. He was then sent to the Palode Range Forest office.
Published – April 9, 2025 9:13
