The Kunnamkulam Police on Sunday arrested a 32-year-old man for assaulting a traffic officer on duty in town. The accused, Nazarudheen, is a native of Thrithala.

The incident took place around 10 am. While travelling on the Kunnamkulam–Pattambi road towards Guruvayur, Nazarudheen violated the one-way rule. When the officer stopped his vehicle, an enraged Nazarudheen allegedly abused, manhandled, and pushed the officer onto the road.

A team led by Station House Officer U K Shajahan apprehended the accused. The injured officer sought treatment at Kunnamkulam Taluk Hospital.

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