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Kerala police officer under investigation for theft of seized tobacco
A senior civil police officer in Kerala has come under investigation following the alleged theft of confiscated tobacco products from a police station. The officer has reportedly been untraceable since the matter came to light.
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Authorities in Kerala have launched a probe against Senior Civil Police Officer Sabith on suspicion of stealing seized tobacco products from a police station, officials said on Monday.
The investigation was initiated after the confiscated items went missing from the station premises. According to officials, Officer Sabith became untraceable shortly after the incident came to the attention of senior police management.
The case has raised concerns about the handling of seized contraband materials at police facilities. Authorities have intensified efforts to locate the officer and recover the missing items.
This incident comes as Kerala Police continues to strengthen its internal accountability mechanisms. Officials indicated that a formal investigation would determine the full circumstances surrounding the missing tobacco and establish any breaches in evidence management protocols at the station.