Two police personnel placed under suspension

: Two police personnel have been suspended on charges of of beating a college student some days back for not wearing a helmet, which is now mandatory.

Special Sub Inspector Govindaraj and constable Solomon attached to Saravanampatti police station had stopped a student two days ago for not wearing a helmet.

A heated argument broke out following which they reportedly manhandled him, police said.

The parents of the student later lodged a complaint with city police commissioner A K Vishwanathan, who ordered senior officials to inquire into the incident.

Both Govindaraj and Solomon were suspended, based on a preliminary inquiry, they said.