Kalidoss, a sub-inspector of police attached to S P Pattinam police station who opened fire on Syed Mohammed. (Photo courtesy: K Antony Xavier)

MADURAI: Sub-inspector A Kalidoss of S P Pattinam police station in Ramanathapuram , who shot a 28-year-old man dead Tuesday, was placed under suspension on Wednesday.District superintendent of police N M Mylvahanan ordered the suspension of the sub-inspector for shooting the man, Syed Mohammed, dead apparently in self-defence.Kalidoss is undergoing treatment at Government Rajaji Hospital here for the injuries he suffered while Syed tried to attack him with a knife at the police station.Syed was picked up by the police on Tuesday morning to question him in connection with a complaint against him. Kalidoss opened fire on Syed while the latter tried to attack him, according to police.Syed died on the spot after the three rounds of bullet pierced through his chest and shoulder areas.Kalidoss, 28, is a native of Mela Anuppanadi in Madurai. He is a bachelor.A report on the incident was being sent to the judicial magistrate for inquiry, sources said.