A Grade I constable attached to the Srimushnam police station has been placed under suspension on charges of assaulting a Special Sub-Inspector of Police of the Andimadam police station in Ariyalur district. The constable, identified as R. Vijayakumar of Periyathuruchi, has been arrested.

According to the police, the constable’s mother Malarkodi had lodged complaint with the Andimadam police on August 28, saying Vijayakumar frequently assaulted her over a property dispute.