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Police who went to pick up patient for quarantine attacked

Police who went to pick up patient for quarantine attacked
Police who went to pick up patient for quarantine attacked

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Published : Apr 26, 2020, 9:48 AM IST

Updated : Apr 26, 2020, 12:05 PM IST

09:45 April 26

Police who went to pick up patient for quarantine attacked

Police who went to pick up patient for quarantine attacked

Bahraich(Uttar Pradesh):  Police personnel faced the ire of residents in Bhagwanpur Mafi area of Bahraich when they went to pick up a suspected corona patient for quaranitne. Atleast two cops were severely injured after a scuffle broke out between a chicken seller and the team of police perssonel when the crowd gathered at the shop were instructed to go home.

According to the reports, cops were attacked by the agigated butcher Abdul , along with his brothers and their wives. Abdul has been arrested and cops have started the investigation.  

A case has been registered against the rest of the accused under relevant sections of Indian Penal  Code. Cops have been deployed at the spot and security has been beefed up.

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Last Updated : Apr 26, 2020, 12:05 PM IST

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