Deputy Excise Commissioners in Ernakulam and Kottayam suspended over unauthorized bar licenses

The Deputy Excise Commissioners of Ernakulam and Kottayam were suspended following the issuance of bar licenses without government permission. The suspension was ordered by the Excise Minister, affecting Deputy Commissioner P.K. Satheesh of Ernakulam and Shibu P.L., who was in charge of Kottayam (Pathanamthitta). The minister expressed dissatisfaction regarding the bar licenses given without government approval.