Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Himachal Police Officers Suspended for Liquor Purchase
Some police officers who were supposed to be helping the Chief Minister were caught on camera buying alcohol and putting it in their police car.
The officers had escorted the Chief Minister to Chandigarh and then stopped at a liquor store.
Senior police officers saw the video and suspended the officers.
Now, the police are investigating what happened.
Four Himachal Pradesh police officers, including a sub-inspector, were suspended.
The officers were escorting Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
A video allegedly showed the officers purchasing liquor in Chandigarh.
The incident occurred after escorting the Chief Minister to Chandigarh.
A departmental enquiry has been ordered following a preliminary enquiry that confirmed the video's authenticity.
- Who
- Four Himachal Pradesh police officers, including a sub-inspector.
- What
- Four police officers were suspended after allegedly being recorded purchasing liquor.
- When
- The incident occurred on Friday.
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- The reason for the officers' actions is not explicitly stated, but the investigation will reveal the motive.
Public
Authorities
Accountability
Public
Breach of Conduct
Authorities
Authorities are investigating the situation.
- Suspended Officers
- Sub-Inspector Manoj Kumar and three constables
- Duty
- Escorting Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Location of Incident
- Chandigarh
- Allegation
- Purchasing liquor and placing it in a police vehicle
- Action
- Suspension and departmental enquiry
Sources
Drunk On Duty UP Police Inspector Fails To 'Walk In Straight Line', Breaches Traffic Laws; Netizens Demand Strict Action
4 cops with Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu’s convoy suspended after video shows them ‘buying liquor, placing it in police vehicle’
