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Crime
Four police officers suspended over procedural lapses in Cheranelloor accident probe
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 04:48 AM
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The Kerala police have suspended four officers for alleged procedural lapses in the investigation of the Cheranelloor road accident, sources said.
The Kerala police department announced the suspension of four constables linked to the Cheranelloor road accident case, citing procedural lapses during the investigation. The decision, made by senior officials, comes after complaints that key evidence was mishandled and that the initial response was delayed.
According to the police statement, the suspended officers failed to follow standard operating procedures, including proper documentation of the scene and timely filing of the FIR. Their actions, authorities said, compromised the integrity of the probe and prompted an internal review.
The suspension is effective immediately, and the officers will face a departmental inquiry to determine further disciplinary action. The police have assured the public that the investigation will be handed over to senior officers to ensure a transparent and thorough inquiry.
Local residents expressed relief at the move, hoping it will restore confidence in law‑enforcement handling of such incidents. The case remains under investigation, with officials urging any witnesses to come forward.
The incident underscores growing scrutiny of police conduct in Kerala, where recent high‑profile accidents have sparked calls for stricter accountability measures.
According to the police statement, the suspended officers failed to follow standard operating procedures, including proper documentation of the scene and timely filing of the FIR. Their actions, authorities said, compromised the integrity of the probe and prompted an internal review.
The suspension is effective immediately, and the officers will face a departmental inquiry to determine further disciplinary action. The police have assured the public that the investigation will be handed over to senior officers to ensure a transparent and thorough inquiry.
Local residents expressed relief at the move, hoping it will restore confidence in law‑enforcement handling of such incidents. The case remains under investigation, with officials urging any witnesses to come forward.
The incident underscores growing scrutiny of police conduct in Kerala, where recent high‑profile accidents have sparked calls for stricter accountability measures.