Head Constable held for beating superior

Chennai, Jan 13 (UNI) Police today arrested a head constable attached to the Armed Reserve Police of St Thomas Mount for allegedly beating a Sub-Inspector here yesterday.

Police said Head Constable Sathyanarayanan (45) reported to duty in an inebriated condition,and was questioned by Sub-Inspector Paramasivam.

A verbal duel resulted during which the head constable allegedly slapped his superior. Soon there were fisticuffs.

Based on a complaint from Mr Paramasivam, police arrested the head constable. A local court remanded him in judicial custody.

UNI