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Ex-cop held for abusing policemen

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Press Trust of India Panaji

A former policeman was arrested today for allegedly abusing police personnel in Calangute village when they stopped him for not wearing a helmet, an official said.

Calangute Police Inspector Jivba Dalvi said the incident occurred when the police personnel were checking vehicles for documents.

The personnel stopped Anton Paul Britto (45) who was riding a two-wheeler without a helmet, he said.

"The accused started abusing the policeman and obstructed them from doing their duty," Dalvi said.

Britto had served as a police constable before he resigned from service.

He is also facing an attempt to murder case.

Britto has been booked under various sections of the IPC.

 

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First Published: Jul 25 2018 | 9:25 PM IST

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