A special sub-inspector has been suspended for allegedly trying to sexually assault a woman constable at a police station here, police said Wednesday.

The incident took place late Tuesday night.

The special sub-inspector was allegedly drunk, police said.

Based on the 27-year-old victim's complaint, Balasubramanian, 52, was suspended by the SP who ordered a departmental inquiry, the police said, adding that a case has been registered.

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