Police Team Attacked During Drug Offender Arrest, Officers Injured

A police team was attacked by multiple assailants while attempting to arrest a wanted drug offender in a village. Six officers were injured in the altercation. The incident led to the escape of the offender and some associates. Arrests have been made, but a manhunt continues.

A police team attempting to arrest a wanted drug offender in a village was violently attacked by several individuals, leading to the escape of the suspect and injuries to six officers, according to officials on Tuesday.

The incident occurred Monday evening in the Nakur area when officers led by Narendra Bhadaana tried to apprehend Javed alias Tikku, a criminal wanted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The attackers used chili powder, injuring officers, and managed to free the suspect.

Superintendent of Police (Rural) Sagar Jain reported that a case has been registered against 31 identified and 25 unidentified individuals. Six arrests have been made, including three women, and the police are reviewing video footage to identify the remaining suspects.