Bhadohi: Two policemen, including a sub-inspector, were injured when a mob attacked their team which went to stop illegal construction on government land in Jalalpur in City Kotwali police station area in Bhadohi.
The incident took place last night when the police team, led by sub-inspector (SI) Rahul Kumar, went to the area to stop construction of a wall surrounding Chaura Mata temple blocking the entry passage to some households.
A group of some 100 locals attacked the team, injuring two policemen, including the SI, Kotwali inspector Ajay Kumar Srivastav said.
Additional personnel were rushed to the spot and the mob was dispersed, he said.
Policemen and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed in the area to avoid any further flare-up, Srivastav said.
The incident took place last night when the police team, led by sub-inspector (SI) Rahul Kumar, went to the area to stop construction of a wall surrounding Chaura Mata temple blocking the entry passage to some households.
A group of some 100 locals attacked the team, injuring two policemen, including the SI, Kotwali inspector Ajay Kumar Srivastav said.
Additional personnel were rushed to the spot and the mob was dispersed, he said.
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Policemen and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed in the area to avoid any further flare-up, Srivastav said.
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