Kerala Traffic Police to be punished if found using mobile on duty: Court

The court said the police commissioner can take cognizance of the complaints and initiate action.

Thiruvananthapuram:

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday said that police officers engaged in traffic duty will face action for using mobile phones.

Justice Amit Rawal, in a self-initiated court proceedings against the use of mobile phones by traffic police in the line of duty, observed that the public can inform the higher authorities about the use of mobiles through photographs or videos.

The court also said that the city police commissioner can look into the complaints and initiate action accordingly.

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