Police officer booked for stealing seized tobacco from Sultan Bathery station
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A senior civil police officer in Kerala, Sabith, has been booked after authorities discovered that he stole tobacco products that had been seized and stored at the Sultan Bathery police station. The incident was uncovered during a routine audit, and Sabith has since become untraceable. The case highlights concerns over internal corruption within the police force and the need for stricter oversight of seized goods.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
Sources
- Police officer booked for stealing seized Tobacco products from Sultan Bathery Station — The New Indian Express (center)
- Police officer under probe in Keralam after seized tobacco stolen from station — The Hindu (left-leaning)