India, Aug. 2 -- Four Himachal Pradesh Police personnel of Solan district, who were part of the escort of chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, have been placed under suspension after they were caught on camera buying liquor crates from a shop in Chandigarh while in uniform.

Confirming the development, Solan superintendent of police Gaurav Singh said on Saturday that the four personnel had been deputed to escort Sukhu, who was headed for the national capital, and the action was taken after verifying the authenticity of the video being shared on social media.

A departmental inquiry has also been ordered.

The incident comes as an embarrassment to the Himachal Pradesh government that has taken a strong stand against drug and alcohol abus...