Police Officer Suspended for Liking CPI(M) Leader's Facebook Post Criticizing Police

A Grade SI at Thiruvallam Station has been suspended for liking a Facebook post by a CPI(M) leader that criticized the police. The action was taken because the officer liked the post by CPI(M) leader IP Binu. The suspension was ordered because liking a post criticizing the police, especially related to the ED attack, was considered a breach of discipline. The report also stated that the officer's explanation was not satisfactory and that the investigation confirmed the Facebook account belonged to the officer.