Motorcyclist Sentenced for Dragging Constable

A 24-year-old businessman, Sagar Gosaliya, was sentenced to two years of imprisonment for dragging a police constable 100 feet with his motorcycle in 2015. The court found him guilty of deterring a public servant from duty. The incident occurred during a routine check in Borivali.

A young businessman, Sagar Gosaliya, has been sentenced to two years of simple imprisonment by a Mumbai court for dragging a police constable 100 feet with his motorcycle in 2015.

The Additional Sessions Judge K R Deshpande found Gosaliya guilty under sections 353 and 332 of the Indian Penal Code, noting that his actions deterred a public servant from carrying out his official duties.

The incident occurred when constable Jagdish Bhimrao Zende stopped Gosaliya for a document check. Instead of complying, Gosaliya attempted to flee, resulting in the constable being dragged down the road.

(With inputs from agencies.)