KOLLAM: A Civil Police Officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman colleague in Kollam, Kerala, has been placed under suspension, following a preliminary inquiry that found his conduct was unbecoming of a member of the force.
The suspension order was issued by the City Police Commissioner against Civil Police Officer Navas, who was working on deputation at the Neendakara Coastal Police Station at the time of the incident.
The alleged assault took place in the early hours of November 6.
According to the complaint, the woman police officer had returned to the restroom after completing her duty when the accused allegedly subjected her to sexual assault.