Kochi : Police officers were attacked in two separate incidents in Kochi city on Tuesday.
A police team approached the accused, Ajmal S K, 32, after finding him to be exhibiting allegedly violent behaviour. The accused is Muhammad Iqbal of Sasthamkotta, Kollam. After creating a ruckus at the police station, he was taken to hospital for a medical examination. As soon as the police vehicle reached the hospital compound, the accused, who was seated in the rear seat, jumped into the middle seat and attempted to flee. A police officer, Ajith Paul, prevented him from escaping. In the melee, the accused bit the left hand of the officer. The Ernakulam North police registered a case against Iqbal for creating a public disturbance, while the Central police booked him for allegedly biting the police officer and obstructing him from discharging his duty. Videos of Iqbal creating a commotion at the police station and verbally abusing police personnel have surfaced. Blood and other samples have been sent for examination to determine whether Iqbal was under the influence of drugs. He has been remanded in judicial custody. Meanwhile, a sub-inspector with the Kadavanthara police was attacked at Indira Gandhi co-op hospital. The man allegedly punched the SI on the chest and grabbed the officer’s uniform.
He was taken into custody on Monday night by Ernakulam Town North police for allegedly creating a disturbance on the road near North Railway Overbridge.