Peechi Custodial Torture: SHO P.M. Ratheesh Suspended

Thrissur: Station House Officer P.M. Ratheesh has been suspended in connection with the custodial torture case at Peechi Police Station. The order was issued by the South Zone Inspector General after Additional SP Shashidharan’s investigation found Ratheesh guilty. The incident had taken place when Ratheesh was serving as Sub-Inspector at Peechi. He is currently posted as SHO at Kadavanthra Police Station. In 2023, Ratheesh allegedly assaulted Ouseph, the manager of Lalis Hotel, and his son, which later became the basis of the inquiry.