A probationary sub-inspector (PSI) of Delhi Police was attacked by a group of four to five men in northeast Delhi’s Bhajanpura in an alleged case of road rage, an official reported.
Following the incident, which took place around 12:30 am on Friday, a video of the assault surfaced on social media, leading to the arrest of four individuals, the official added.
“A video showing a police officer being assaulted by multiple men in Bhajanpura is circulating online. The officer, stationed at Bhajanpura police station and currently deployed with the Static Surveillance Team (SST) for election duty, was attacked while heading home late at night,” stated the police.
According to a senior officer, the PSI was riding his two-wheeler through a narrow lane when his motorcycle got stuck due to a car blocking his way.
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“He requested the occupants to make way, but four men overpowered him and brutally assaulted him. Fortunately, he did not sustain any life-threatening injuries. The matter is under further investigation,” the officer said.
The police confirmed that the PSI was returning home after duty when the attack occurred. A case was registered at Bhajanpura Police Station, and further investigation was initiated. Teams identified and arrested four suspects.
(With inputs from PTI)
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