Fee hike: IAS officer attacked in Kerala

A group of activists of the Kerala Student Union (KSU) poured waste engine oil on IAS officer Kesavendra Kumar, who is the director of the higher secondary school education, protesting against the increase in fee. According to the police, about 10 KSU activists led by district leader Sippy Muhammed had laid a siege to Kumar's office. The attack took place while he was holding a discussion with them. The KSU state leadership said Muhammed was suspended from the organisation.

'Extortion' bid: Bihar cop suspended

PATNA: Senior Bihar Police officer Alok Kumar, who was accused of demanding Rs 10 crore extortion from a Siwan-based liquor trader, was suspended Tuesday for "misusing his position for personal benefits and dereliction of duty". On January 21, the J-K cadre IPS officer was transferred from DIG, Saran Range, to police headquarters. A Home department notification issued on Tuesday said: "Alok Kumar, then DIG, Saran, now waiting for posting at the state headquarters, has been suspended with immediate effect."

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