<p>Kottayam: A civil police officer died here after allegedly being assaulted by a notorious history-sheeter in the early hours of Monday, police said.</p>.<p>The deceased, Shyam Prasad, 44, was a civil police officer (police constable) at Kottayam West Police Station.</p>.<p>Jibin George, an accused in several cases, was taken into custody in connection with the incident, police said.</p>.<p>According to officials, the incident occurred at a wayside eatery where Jibin was allegedly creating trouble.</p>.Bullying isn't harmless; it destroys lives: Rahul Gandhi on Kerala student suicide.<p>Shyam Prasad, who was on his way home after duty hours, intervened and questioned him, prompting the accused to launch a violent attack on the officer, police added.</p>.<p>Following the assault, Shyam Prasad collapsed. People in the vicinity rushed him to a nearby private hospital, but he could not be saved. A patrolling team led by the Kumarakom SHO arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. Upon seeing the officers, Jibin attempted to flee but was apprehended, they added.</p>.<p>The arrest of the accused will be recorded and produced before the court, police added. </p>
<p>Kottayam: A civil police officer died here after allegedly being assaulted by a notorious history-sheeter in the early hours of Monday, police said.</p>.<p>The deceased, Shyam Prasad, 44, was a civil police officer (police constable) at Kottayam West Police Station.</p>.<p>Jibin George, an accused in several cases, was taken into custody in connection with the incident, police said.</p>.<p>According to officials, the incident occurred at a wayside eatery where Jibin was allegedly creating trouble.</p>.Bullying isn't harmless; it destroys lives: Rahul Gandhi on Kerala student suicide.<p>Shyam Prasad, who was on his way home after duty hours, intervened and questioned him, prompting the accused to launch a violent attack on the officer, police added.</p>.<p>Following the assault, Shyam Prasad collapsed. People in the vicinity rushed him to a nearby private hospital, but he could not be saved. A patrolling team led by the Kumarakom SHO arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. Upon seeing the officers, Jibin attempted to flee but was apprehended, they added.</p>.<p>The arrest of the accused will be recorded and produced before the court, police added. </p>