Hyderabad, Dec. 29 -- A Navy officer in the rank of Lieutenant Commander was arrested by the Malkapuram police in Vizag on Sunday, December 28, for allegedly assaulting a traffic sub-inspector after being questioned for rash and negligent driving.

Officer reportedly under alcohol influence

The accused officer, identified as Rahul Krishnan aged 32, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and driving his car at high speed during the early hours when the incident occurred.

According to police, a stretch of road under the jurisdiction of Malkapuram police station had been closed for vehicular movement due to IOCL pipeline works.

Instead of taking a diversion, Krishnan allegedly attempted to enter the blocked road. When officers trie...