"We have suspended A Kalidoss pending completion of a enquiry by a Judicial Magistrate," Ramanathapuram Superintendent of Police, N M Mayil Vahanan told PTI.
A Judicial Magistrate has begun work on inquest. The post mortem has been completed. "The magistrate will look into the cause of death," he said, adding the police department will also be holding an enquiry.
Court sources indicated that the magistrate would soon visit the scene of incident, the SP Pattinam Police Station here and examine witnesses. The inquest report will be later sent to the Chief Judicial Magistrate.
The incident led to protests and all round condemnation from Muslim outfits.