Head Constable assaulted while detaining men for public drinking in Vikaspuri, 1 held

NEW DELHI: Two individuals tore Head Constable Ashok Kumar posted in Vikaspuri Police Station uniform and he sustained injuries after the constable detained them for drinking in public on the evening of Monday. The accused were identified as Amit and Matru, both residents of Haryana.

According to the police reports, the incident unfolded when HC Kumar noticed two men sitting in a truck and consuming alcohol. When he approached the pair and reprimanded them for public drinking, the situation escalated quickly. As HC Kumar attempted to detain the individuals for violating public drinking laws, they became hostile. A physical altercation ensued, during which the officer was manhandled and sustained injuries. His uniform was also torn in the struggle.