CHENNAI: A Grade-I constable attached to the RK Nagar police station has been placed under suspension for attacking an
autorickshaw
driver for violating lockdown norms. The driver suffered fracture in both the hands.
Sources said that on April 9, Babu of JJ Nagar in Korukkupet, was riding his autorickshaw along
Kathivakkam
High Road when police on patrol tried to intercept the vehicle. As he sped away, constable V Manikandan chased and stopped him.
When Manikandan asked him the reason behind escaping, an argument broke out. In the melee, Manikandan attacked Babu who sustained fractures in both hands.
Babu was admitted at Government Stanley Hospital. His family members lodged a complaint at R K Nagar police station. Police registered a case against Babu for violating Section 144. A probe was ordered into the incident when the family members approached the senior police officials. Based on a report submitted, the joint commissioner (north) placed Manikandan under suspension for the attack.