Rowdy arrested for vandalising police booth, assaulting cops

Trichy: A 43-year-old history-sheeter was arrested in Trichy on Thursday on charges of vandalising a police booth and shoving police officials.Police said M Mohammed Saleem lives at Alwarthoppu near Thillai Nagar in Trichy. He is listed as a known depredator (KD).Police said two special police sub-inspectors were on duty near the beat box at Alwarthoppu around 5pm when Saleem, who was under the influence of alcohol, came there. When the officers questioned him, Mohammed Saleem argued with them. He then forced open the beat box, went inside and damaged the glass of a window and a couple of chairs, police said. During the incident, Saleem verbally abused the officers, pushed them to the ground, and issued threats.Thillai Nagar police registered a case against him under sections 329(4), 296(b), 132, 131, and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), for trespassing, public nuisance, assault, assault on a public servant, and criminal intimidation. They also invoked Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Property (Prevention of Damage and Loss) Act.He was arrested and remanded in judicial custody.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Trichy | Silver Rate in Trichy | Bank Holidays in Trichy | Public Holidays in TrichyStay updated with the latest Trichy news. Download the TOI App.