Alleging mental torture and insult by the superior officer, a senior civil police officer (CPO) from Koyilandy attempted suicide at the Vadakara police station on Monday. The incident took place soon after the CPO posted a voice message in a WhatsApp group of police officers hinting at his plan and details of the alleged torture.
However, the attempt in distress was foiled by his colleagues who managed to locate him inside a locked room in time. They reportedly broke open the door and rushed him to a hospital at Vadakara.
Sources said the officer was reportedly upset as the superior officer had rejected his re-joining report after availing leave. He had also alleged that his absence was marked in the office register citing late arrivals.
