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Delhi Police Officers Attacked With Chilli Powder, Bricks During Bike Seizure
Police personnel conducting routine checks in the Bhalswa Dairy area came under attack from a group of individuals after initiating a motorcycle seizure operation. The incident, captured on camera, has raised fresh concerns about law enforcement safety in the capital.
LSN India ·
A group of individuals attacked Delhi police officers with chilli powder and bricks on Saturday afternoon in the Janta Vihar locality of Mukundpur, following a motorcycle seizure operation in the Bhalswa Dairy area. The assault occurred as police personnel were executing a routine patrol and vehicle checking drive in the region.
According to police accounts, officers had initiated proceedings to seize a motorcycle during their standard compliance check when bystanders intervened and launched the attack. The use of chilli powder and improvised weapons against the uniformed personnel marks an escalation in resistance to law enforcement activities in the area.
The incident was documented on camera, providing authorities with visual evidence of the assault. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, with efforts underway to identify the individuals involved in the attack.
The occurrence underscores ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in maintaining order during routine operations in Delhi. Senior officials have expressed concern over the increasing instances of violence directed at police personnel conducting their duties.