The Meppayur police have come under fire for allegedly assaulting an Army man for not wearing helmet. The incident came to light two days ago when Athul, the injured soldier, sought treatment at two government hospitals.
Anathapuri Soldiers, a welfare and charitable association for Army personnel, on Sunday took up the matter with the State Police Chief for immediate action. However, police officers from the Meppayur station claimed that Athul had misbehaved with them and turned violent at the station when he was questioned for not stopping the motorbike for checking.
Police sources said Athul had reached the spot along with a few local residents to lock horns with the officers. They claimed that there was no attempt to physically attack him or use handcuffs.
