Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 A police officer has been suspended for allegedly posting social media messages supporting an LDF candidate in Vamanapuram ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, officials said on Thursday.
The suspended officer, identified as Vaishakan, is stationed at the Pangode police station.
According to police, he allegedly shared messages on social media platforms, including WhatsApp groups, seeking support for CPI(M) candidate D K Muraleedharan Nair in Vamanapuram, in violation of service rules.
Congress activists, upon learning about the incident, filed a complaint with the Thiruvananthapuram Rural Police Chief, who ordered a preliminary investigation.
Following the initial inquiry, the officer was suspended as part of disciplinary action pending a detailed investigation, an official said.
A senior officer has been tasked with conducting the investigation and submitting a report, officials added.