THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Six police personnel attached to the Kazhakkoottam Police Station in Thiruvananthapuram have been suspended following an incident of public drinking that has embarrassed the force and triggered sharp scrutiny from senior officers.
The suspended personnel have also been directed to undergo mandatory good conduct training, officials said.
The action comes after visuals showing the policemen consuming alcohol while seated inside a car surfaced.
The senior officials quickly conducted a probe, and on Tuesday, the suspension order was served.