Head of a de-addiction centre, along with a few others, bludgeoned a 38-year-old inmate to death in an effort to contain his violent behaviour at H.B.R. Layout, Hennur, on Tuesday night.
The deceased has been identified as Farhan Shariff, an alcoholic. He was admitted to the de-addiction centre four days ago.
According to the police, the head of the centre Khalid, along with other inmates, beat up Farhan with plastic pipes to contain his violent behaviour. Farhan, who sustained severe injuries, during the assault was later admitted to a private hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Hennur police rushed to the spot and arrested Inayath, a staff member. Efforts are on to trace Khalid and other accused, who are said to be on the run.