Pothencode: A policeman was suspended for attending a liquor party organised by goondas wearing police uniform in Thiruvananthapuram here on Saturday. Jihan, a civil police officer of Pothencode police station, was suspended pending further investigation.

The liquor party was organised by Ayiruppara Kuttan, who is accused in several cases, including the recent murder of Mental Deepu, a goon leader. It was revealed that the party was hosted three days before the murder of Deepu.

Earlier, range IG Nishanthini received a photo of the police officer attending the event wearing uniform. Action was taken following a departmental inquiry conducted on the basis of this.

There are also indications that Jihan abused his official position and carried out other illegal transactions. An investigation is also underway into allegations of aiding and abetting smuggling of foreign liquor during the Covid-19 lockdown.