Cops injured in stone pelting while arresting theft suspect

Two policemen sustained injuries from stone-pelting while attempting to apprehend a theft suspect in Badkhal village, Faridabad. An FIR has been filed against five individuals, including three women, at the Surajkund police station.

According to the complaint lodged by ASI Bhupendra of the crime branch, the suspect, Maqsood, a resident of Badkhal village, had been committing thefts with the assistance of his minor nephew. After detaining the minor, the police received information leading them to Maqsood.

On Tuesday, ASI Bhupendra and Constable Rupesh went to the village to arrest Maqsood. However, as they exited the street with the suspect, they were ambushed by a group of women and other individuals. During the chaos, stones were thrown at the officers, who narrowly escaped with their lives and were subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.

A senior police officer confirmed that the Surajkund police station has registered a case against Shahnaz, Hajira, Zahida, and two other unidentified individuals. The assailants who attacked the policemen are currently at large.

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