Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Assaulted by Locals; Four Arrested

Incident in Pilibhit District

A police constable faced severe violence from local residents in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. Footage of the altercation has circulated widely on social media. This incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Puranpur Town Police Station while officers were conducting patrols in the area.

Details of the Assault

The viral video shows locals overpowering the constable on the ground and attacking him. According to police reports, the confrontation began when officers requested shopkeepers to close their businesses late at night. This request led to a heated argument, which escalated as more locals joined in to assault the officer.

Police Response

Authorities have confirmed that a case has been filed, resulting in the arrest of four individuals involved in the incident. The Pilibhit Police announced on social media, stating, "A case has been promptly registered regarding the assault on a police constable, and four individuals have been apprehended. Further action will be taken against others identified during the investigation."

Separate Arrest in Rape Case

In an unrelated case, a man previously convicted of murder and recently released on bail has been detained by Delhi Police in connection with a rape case reported last month at the Patel Nagar police station. The suspect, identified as Manjeet alias Manja, 39, resides in Patel Nagar, Bahadurgarh, Haryana. Police received a complaint on June 11, leading to the registration of a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).