Gopalakrishnan, an officer of the 2013 batch, was suspended following the creation of a WhatsApp group called 'Mallu Hindu Officers' last month. It is claimed that he created this group, selecting IAS officers for membership based on their religious affiliation.

Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare Department Special Secretary N Prasanth, who is popularly known as Collector bro in Kerala media and social networks, was one of the suspended officials. The other officer was identified as Industries and Commerce Director K Gopalakrishnan, who is a 2013 batch officer.

The Kerala government on Monday suspended two IAS officers, K Gopalakrishnan and N Prasanth, for alleged breaches of conduct. According to official sources, Gopalakrishnan was suspended for creating a religion-based WhatsApp group,

While Gopalakrishnan was suspended for creating a religion-based WhatsApp group of government officials, action was taken against Prasanth for criticising a senior IAS officer on social media.