A Kozhikode police officer was assaulted by a man identified as Adith Joseph, a Kasaragod native living in Nellikode, and he was later arrested. Reports say the incident happened during a patrol near a beverages outlet in the Sarovaram area, where the officer and team were checking for public drinking, and the suspect allegedly grabbed and twisted the officer’s hand after an argument.The officer involved was Nadakkavu SI N. Leela, and the suspect allegedly leaned too close, threatened the officer, then forced the officer’s hand while resisting questioning.
One report also says he allegedly blew smoke toward the officer’s face during the confrontation.Police arrested him soon after the incident and produced him before the court, where he was remanded in custody.Reports also say cases already existed against him at Nadakkavu and Town police stations.