Two cops arrested for buying liquor

MAHI: Two policemen were arrested after found guilty of buying liquor from an outlet in Mahe while on duty. The incident happened yesterday while they were returning after producing Shafi, an accused in TP murder case, in a court in Thalassery. The two arrested under Abkari Act has been identified as Shekar of A R Camp and Mohan Kumar. The Payyoli Police have registered a case. Police said Shafi and other cops are innocent.

People standing near the liquor outlet at Mahi had informed the police control room when they saw the policemen accompanying Shafi buying liquor. The liquor bottle was seized from their vehicle yesterday itself. Five policemen including an assistant sub inspector of the AR Camp were suspended yesterday.

Shafi is lodged at the Viyyur Central Jail in Thrissur.

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