KOCHI: An inquiry has been ordered against the sub-inspector who allegedly sexually assaulted a subordinate officer. Commandant Jose V George took the action based on the complaint filed by the policeman, who was the victim of the incident.

The alleged incident took place on October 24 at the Pothanikkad detachment camp of the Kerala Police One Battalion in Thrippunithura. In his complaint, the policeman alleged that a senior officer approached him with sexual demands while he was on guard duty. He also alleged that the senior officer assaulted him when he refused to obey him.

It is alleged that several similar complaints were against the accused police officer earlier. However, these complaints were settled following the intervention of higher officials, sources said.