Molestation charge: Kerala cop suspended

A Kerala police officer was yesterday suspended from service following a complaint by a young woman alleging molestation during a passport verification process.

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Authorities indicated that the matter was being treated with utmost seriousness and could soon lead to the officer's arrest.

The accused, Civil Police Officer (CPO) Vijesh, attached to the Palluruthy Police Station in Ernakulam district, has been suspended pending inquiry after the Kochi City Harbour Police registered a case against him.