Kerala Police Suspend Two Officers After Confirmed Alcohol Consumption on Duty
Two Kerala police officers, Sub-Inspector Roy Sukumaran and Civil Police Officer Jijo Antony, were suspended after chemical analysis confirmed they consumed alcohol while on duty during a World Cup screening in Mangattukavala, Thodupuzha. Initial medical tests were inconclusive, but a liquor bottle was found in their vehicle. Following the incident, police registered a case against about 200 people for obstructing duty, including CPI(M) leaders who have approached the Kerala High Court alleging police excesses. An internal inquiry and further disciplinary actions are underway.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 60/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 25 Jul, 02:50 pm. Other outlets followed.