Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Two Kerala Police Suspended for Alcohol Consumption on Duty
Two police officers in Kerala were suspended after tests showed they had drunk alcohol while on duty.
They were watching the FIFA World Cup final with the public when local leaders suspected they were drunk.
The police initially did not find them drunk, but later tests confirmed it.
The leaders complained to the court, and the police are now investigating further.
Two police officers were suspended for alcohol consumption on duty during the FIFA World Cup final screening.
The incident occurred on July 18 in Mangattukavala, Thodupuzha, Kerala.
Local CPI(M) leaders suspected the officers were drunk and found a liquor bottle in their vehicle.
Initial medical tests did not confirm intoxication, but later chemical analysis did.
An internal inquiry has been ordered, and further disciplinary action is pending.
- Who
- Sub-Inspector Roy Sukumaran and Civil Police Officer Jijo Antony
- What
- Suspension of two police officers for alcohol consumption on duty
- When
- July 18
- Where
- Mangattukavala, Thodupuzha, Kerala
- Why
- Chemical analysis confirmed alcohol consumption during duty for FIFA World Cup final screening
Police Department
CPI(M) Leaders
Incident Handling
Police Department
The police department conducted an internal inquiry and suspended the officers after chemical analysis confirmed alcohol consumption.
CPI(M) Leaders
CPI(M) leaders alleged police excesses and approached the Kerala High Court, seeking a report on the matter.
- Date of Incident
- July 18
- Location
- Mangattukavala, Thodupuzha, Kerala
- Officers Suspended
- Sub-Inspector Roy Sukumaran and Civil Police Officer Jijo Antony
- Reason for Suspension
- Alcohol consumption on duty
- Action Taken
- Internal inquiry ordered, further disciplinary action pending