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Kochi police officer bitten by detainee during medical examination transport
A civil police officer in Kochi sustained injuries after being attacked by a man in custody who allegedly bit him while being transported for medical evaluation. The detainee had been taken into police custody on charges of creating public disturbance in the Kerala city.
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An officer with the Kochi police department was injured during an altercation with a detainee on Wednesday when the man allegedly bit the officer's hands while being transported in a police vehicle. The detainee, who had been arrested on charges of causing public nuisance in the city, attacked the officer as he was being escorted for medical examination.
The officer sustained injuries to his hands during the incident but was able to continue with his duties. Police sources confirmed that the detainee remains in custody and that the matter has been documented for further investigation.
The incident highlights the occupational hazards faced by law enforcement personnel during prisoner transport and detention procedures. The Kochi police have taken note of the assault, and standard protocols have been initiated in response to the attack on the officer.