THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It has been alleged that a group of lawyers misbehaved with a woman police officer at the Vanchiyoor court in Thiruvananthapuram. The complaint was filed by Valiyathura SI Alina Cyrus.

The alleged incident took place when Alina Cyrus reached the court on Saturday. The other day, a police team led by Alina had taken a man into custody over anti-social activities. Although the police later released him on bail, the Principal SI of the Valiyathura station continued to monitor his activities. Irked with this, Adv Pranav, who appeared for the accused, misbehaved with the woman police officer when she reached the court on Saturday. The SI then lodged a complaint with the Magistrate alleging that the lawyers misbehaved with her and hurled abuses at her. Following this, a case has been registered against about 20 identifiable persons, including Pranav.