Sub-Collector (Tirupur revenue division) J. Sravan Kumar has commenced an inquiry into the the death of a motorcycle rider near here a few days back after he was allegedly chased by a police constable during vehicle check.
Mr. Kumar told The Hindu that a comprehensive report will be submitted to District Collector within the next few days.
The constable, Philomin Sebasthiraj (32), has been placed under suspension on Sunday after he allegedly chased the motorcycle driven by D. Suresh (36), a tailor in a garment unit, when he did not stop for vehicle check at Veerapandi.
Suresh’s motorcycle hit a post and he died. The pillion rider, Silambarasan, escaped with injuries.
