Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Kerala Forest Officer Suspended for Alleged Misconduct
A forest officer in Kerala, India, was suspended.
A female colleague accused him of misbehaving with her during a night shift.
The incident took place on September 1st at the Sugandhagiri section forest office.
The woman reported that the officer locked the office and tried to assault her.
She reported the incident to the police, who are investigating.
Despite pressure from colleagues, the woman stood by her complaint.
The Youth Congress protested, calling for swift action.
A forest officer in Kerala was suspended.
The suspension followed a complaint from a female colleague.
The incident occurred on September 1 at the Sugandhagiri section forest office.
The woman alleged the officer attempted to assault her during a night shift.
A case was registered with police and the officer was suspended.
- Who
- Section Forest Officer K K Ratheesh Kumar and a woman colleague.
- What
- A forest officer was suspended after a woman colleague accused him of misbehaving with her.
- When
- The incident occurred on the night of September 1, with the suspension happening later in the month.
- Where
- Sugandhagiri section forest office, Wayanad, Kerala.
- Why
- The officer allegedly attempted to assault the woman during her night shift, leading to her complaint.
- Officer Suspended
- K K Ratheesh Kumar
- Location
- Wayanad, Kerala
- Incident Date
- September 1
- Allegation
- Misbehavior during night shift
- Complainant
- Woman colleague
- Action
- Suspension