11 held for attacking police personnel

The city police arrested 11 people for allegedly assaulting three police personnel when they tried to nab a man for illegally selling liquor bottles. 

Published: 30th May 2021 04:54 AM  |   Last Updated: 30th May 2021 04:54 AM   |  A+A A-

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By Express News Service

CHENNAI: The city police arrested 11 people for allegedly assaulting three police personnel when they tried to nab a man for illegally selling liquor bottles. 

According to police, the injured personnel are J Sajeeba, 39, Sub-Inspector, P Manivannan, 59, Sub-Inspector and S Shankar, 37, Grade II Constable — all attached to the Otteri police station.  

After Sajeeba and Shankar nabbed one Sekar for illegally selling liquor bottles, around 10 persons, mostly women, started attacking the duo, said a police officer. Sajeeba made an emergency call over the walkie-talkie and when Manivannan reached the spot, he too was assaulted. All eleven were arrested and remanded in judicial custody. 

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