Thiruvananthapuram: A police officer attached to the marine enforcement unit at Vizhinjam has been placed under suspension for allegedly assaulting a motorist after stopping his car while under the influence of alcohol.Thrissur city police commissioner issued the suspension order based on a report submitted by Thiruvananthapuram city police commissioner.Tiju V K, 35, a civil police officer attached to the Thrissur City DHQ and currently working on deputation, was suspended from service with immediate effect.The alleged assault took place around 7.15pm on Friday. Shanthanu, 36, a resident of Mukkola in Vizhinjam, alleged that he was attacked by the police officer while travelling with his wife, five-year-old daughter and aunt.According to Shanthanu, the officer’s motorcycle allegedly hit his car, following which the vehicle stopped on the road. He and his wife were attempting to move the car to the side when the officer, who was coming from the opposite direction, allegedly stopped the vehicle and attacked him without provocation.Shanthanu alleged that he was assaulted with a helmet. He further alleged that the officer behaved aggressively at the police station and abused police personnel.However, police registered only limited charges against the officer, including assaulting Shanthanu with a helmet and an offence related to outraging the modesty of a woman. The accused was subsequently granted bail by the Neyyattinkara court.Police said there were no visible injuries on the complainant’s body and the case was registered based on his statement.Shanthanu said he would submit complaints before the home minister and the state police chief. He also said he would file a private complaint before the court seeking further action in the case.
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