A police officer has been suspended in Kochi for posting derogatory comment against actor Manju Warrier on Facebook.
The Times of India reports that, KM Renjumon, who was a trainee police officer with Armed Reserve (AR) Camp, Kochi, had posted a derogatory comment below a photograph of Manju with Suraj Venjaramoodu.
The actor noted the profile of the officer and complained to DGP with proof. Kochi city police commissioner M P Dinesh who did the enquiry, on Tuesday released the suspension order.
Manju told Manorama News, "It is not a personal issue. The complaint is my protest against people who think they can say anything to a woman. I approached the DGP representing all women who are harassed or insulted on social media. There are many people who react abusively to my posts and that shows their culture. I sympathize with them even though they spread fake message and rumours about me. But a responsible person, who is a part of government, cannot be expected to behave like that. The public doesn't expect such poor behaviour from the police. A civil police officer is responsible to protect women. If they are like this, what will happen to women's safety?"
Earlier there were reports that Manju had filed a complaint against some who had been publishing fake news about her second marriage.
For past few weeks there have been social media campaigns against the divorced actress blaming her for ‘not looking after her daughter’. Many have however also come out in support of Warrier against the sexist and misogynist campaign against her.