Kerala Police officer, suspended for sending obscene picture on WhatsApp, commits suicide

In a shocking incident, a 41-year-old police officer has allegedly committed suicide after being put on suspension over circulating pictures on WhatsApp.

The officer, A P Shaji, was suspended after he posted an obscene picture on a WhatsApp group that had his senior officials as well as women.

The officer had earlier explained to authorities that he sent the obscene picture accidentally, but the seniors felt that he should have been more careful as he himself was an officer. Hence, he was put under suspension for the alleged act.

Kerala Police has ordered an enquiry into the incident.