Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Ooty School Headmaster Held Over Drunk Driving, Constable Assault
Police in Ooty stopped a car that was reportedly being driven dangerously.
The car allegedly hit one vehicle near Casino junction.
It also caused small damage to another vehicle in the M. Palada area.
Officers stopped the car near the market junction.
Police said the driver tried to get away.
They also said he attacked a constable during the struggle.
The driver was identified as Srinivasan, a 57-year-old school headmaster.
The police investigation is still continuing.
Police held Srinivasan, 57, a school headmaster from the Kadanaadu village area near Ooty.
Police received reports Wednesday evening of a car being driven recklessly at Casino junction.
The car allegedly rammed one vehicle and caused minor damage to another in the M. Palada area.
Officers intercepted the car near the market junction after tracking it through the area.
Police said Srinivasan tried to escape and attacked a constable while officers overpowered him.
- Who
- Srinivasan, 57, identified as a school headmaster, and Ooty police officers.
- What
- Police held Srinivasan over alleged drunk driving, vehicle collisions, attempted escape, and assaulting a constable.
- When
- Wednesday evening, when police received the report and intercepted the car.
- Where
- Near Casino junction, M. Palada area, and the market junction in Ooty.
- Why
- Police acted after receiving information about reckless driving and vehicle damage; they said Srinivasan attacked a constable while being stopped.
- Suspect
- Srinivasan, aged 57
- Occupation
- School headmaster
- Reported offense
- Alleged drunk driving and assaulting a constable
- First incident location
- Casino junction
- Other affected area
- M. Palada
- Interception point
- Near the market junction
- Investigation status
- Further enquiry is underway