Kerala Sub-Inspector Booked Over Alleged Harassment, Bribe Demands in Drug Probe

Overview

• Kerala police registered criminal cases against Grade Sub Inspector Mujeeb H of Elamakkara for alleged harassment and bribery tied to a narcotics case he handled.
• Officials say he threatened a woman connected to the accused with being named in the case unless she provided sexual favours and cash.
• A separate complaint alleges he demanded Rs 1.5 lakh from a doctor and warned the doctor would be arraigned if he refused to pay.
• The allegations stem from his role using phone call data from the drug inquiry, which let him reach the accused’s contacts.
• Officials report he has gone into hiding after the complaints, and a departmental inquiry now underway could lead to suspension or other discipline.