Cops attacked in bid to rescue wedding procession vehicle in Azamgarh, 17 arrested
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
The situation turned violent after villagers allegedly attacked an SUVof a wedding procession after raising objections to the loud DJ music.
Regarding the incident, Azamgarh SP Hemraj Meena said that Bardah police station in-charge Rajiv Kumar Singh suffered serious head injuries while four other police personnel were also injured as the villagers resorted to brickbatting when the police attempted to retrieve the vehicle being held by the locals.
A police public response vehicle (PRV) was also damaged in the attack. The station officer was admitted to a hospital while a named FIR against 34 natives of Barra village was lodged under sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(BNS), 7 CL Act, and the Prevention of Damages to Public Property Act.
By Saturday night, police arrested 17 accused, including Phool Chand, Sarvesh, Lucky, Gautam, Akash, Sinku, Vipin, Chandresh, Ritik, Rakesh, Vishal, Manoj, Sharmila, Shivmurat, Sangam, Manku, and Rishabh from Barra.
Teams were carrying out raids to nab other 17 accused, said the SP.
The incident started when some locals intercepted a wedding procession passing through Barra village and held an SUV hostage over objections to the loud volume of DJ music. When the public response vehicle of police arrived and the cops attempted to pacify the crowd, tensions escalated.
The villagers turned violent and started hurling bricks at the officers.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
Bardah Station Officer Rajiv Kumar Singh sustained serious head injury, while four other cops were also injured in the attack.
Additional police forces were rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, and senior officers also reached the site. In view of the unrest, heavy police deployment remained in the area through Sunday to maintain law and order.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
14 minutes ago
- Time of India
Woman's murder: Hubby, partner hired killers to eliminate her
Indore: Five persons, including husband and his female partner, were arrested on Thursday for murder of a 28-year-old woman in Kanadia village. The couple had hired contract killers to eliminate the woman. ACP Kundan Mandloi said that the incident had taken place on Aug 14. The police received information about suspicious death of a woman identified as Rani, wife of Ishwar Sonagara, a resident of Kanadia. A preliminary inquiry revealed a gunshot injury in her head, prompting police to register a case under various sections of BNS against unidentified accused. A special investigation team was subsequently formed to probe the case Investigations revealed that Rani was married to Ishwar since 2014, and the couple had two children. While their marriage remained stable for the first few years, differences cropped up particularly after Ishwar started having a relationship with another woman, identified as Toshika. According to statements given by Rani's maternal family, the relationship between husband and wife was strained for years, and Ishwar and Toshika were plotting to eliminate her. Acting on this lead, police scanned CCTV footage and relied on technical evidence to zero in on the suspects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like London: People Born 1945-1975 Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Read More Undo After sustained efforts, officers arrested five persons— Ishwar Sonagara (34), his partner Toshika (32), Aman Mimrot (23), Mohammad Samad (24), and Muzaffar Khan (33). The accused confessed to the crime, admitting that Ishwar and Toshika had hired the others to execute the murder for monetary gain. During the operation, police seized two country-made pistols, two live cartridges, a car, a motorcycle, and five mobile phones. The investigation confirmed that the killing was planned for over a month, with Ishwar and Toshika paying the shooters to carry out the assassination in a premeditated manner. Officials said the arrests were made through swift and coordinated action by the Kanadia police team, led by station in-charge Saharsh Yadav with support of several officers and the cyber cell. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
14 minutes ago
- Time of India
Two killed, five injured as car jumps median and crashes into another four-wheeler in Yavat
1 2 Pune: Two men died and five others were injured after a hatchback car heading to Yavat rammed a highway median near Yavat, around 45km from the city, and crashed into another four-wheeler on the opposite lane on Wednesday. Pune Rural police identified the deceased as Ashok Thorbole (57) of Uruli Kanchan and Ganesh Dorge (28) of Yavat. The police said the deceased were in the other car, heading to Uruli Kanchan. Thorbole's brother, Dnyaneshwar Thorbole (49) was driving the car and suffered injuries. He has lodged a complaint with the police. Rakesh Bhosale from Daund was driving the car that jumped the median. The injured people are Rakesh Bhosale, Shaila Thorbole of Uruli Kanchan, Hrishikesh Jagtap and Vaibhat Dorge, both of Daund. All the injured people were taken to a nearby hospital. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune Inspector Narayan Deshmukh of the Yavat police said Thorbole went to his village in Dharashiv district with family to perform some rituals. They were returning to Uruli Kanchan on Wednesday. When they reached Yavat around 7 pm, a hatchback car jumped the median and crashed into their car. "Thorbole and Dorge were killed on the spot and four suffered injuries. The hatchback's driver, Rakesh Bhosale, was injured," Deshmukh said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He said prima facie investigations revealed that Bhosale may have lost control of the wheel. A case has been registered against Bhosale under sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 281 (rash driving) and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). "Our investigations are on," he said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Economic Times
19 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu orders FIR against TDP MLA for assault on forest staff
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed the filing of an FIR against TDP MLA B Rajasekhar Reddy after allegations surfaced of him assaulting a Forest Department employee. The incident reportedly occurred at a check-post in Srisailam, prompting swift action from the Chief Minister, underscoring the government's stance against misconduct by public officials. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday ordered an FIR to be filed against his party MLA, B Rajasekhar Reddy, for allegedly assaulting a Forest Department employee, a government source to the FIR registered at Srisailam One Town police station on Wednesday, Reddy and Ashok Routh allegedly used criminal force, caused simple hurt, and wrongfully confined Karimulla (25), the driver of the local District Forest Officer."Naidu ordered the filing of an FIR against TDP MLA Budda Rajasekhar Reddy, who misbehaved with Srisailam Forest Department employees," the source told the Srisailam MLA from the ruling TDP, reportedly misbehaved with Forest Department staff on August 19 at around 9.30 pm at the Shikaram check-post in Srisailam village, Nandyal district. In addition to assaulting Karimulla, Reddy and Routh allegedly threatened him with dire registered the case under BNS Sections 115(2), 127(2), 351(2), and 132 read with 3(5).The matter was brought to the CM's notice on August 20, following which he immediately ordered the filing of the FIR.A detailed investigation is underway, and necessary action will be taken under the law, the source source said the move demonstrates the Andhra Pradesh government's zero tolerance for indiscipline and high-handed behaviour by public representatives.
