The Head Constable of Upparpete has been booked for allegedly kicking a colleague and abusing her after she objected to his remarks about women in general.

Based on a complainant filed by Renuka, the police charged Head Constable B.G. Govindaraju for assault and outraging the modesty of a woman.

The alleged incident occurred late at night on June 10 when Renuka was feeding two minor girls who had run away from their homes and had been found in a bus stand.

Govindaraju, who was sitting nearby, allegedly started making remarks on girls and women, demeaning them and casting aspersions on their character .

The girls overheard his remarks and conveyed the same to Renuka who confronted Govindaraju.