'Karma will haunt you'; Kannur sub-inspector suspended for WhatsApp status targeting retired officer

KANNUR: A police officer was suspended from service for posting a cynical WhatsApp status on his superior’s retirement day. An SI named Manoj Kumar of Kannur Payyannur station has been suspended. DIG Yatheesh Chandra took action against Manoj Kumar. Manoj, through a WhatsApp status, heavily criticised retired sub-inspector NP Krishnan of the same station.

Krishnan retired on April 30. On the same day, Manoj Kumar posted: “For people who work barely to seek revenge and give no consideration to fellow colleagues, I will remind you about Karma. Justice will be served.”

Subsequently, NP Krishnan filed a complaint against Manoj. Payyannur DySP also submitted an investigation report into the incident. Based on this, Manoj Kumar was suspended. Kannur Rural SP will conduct further investigation into the incident.