Punjab CM seeks Shah's intervention after Sikh driver thrashed by Delhi Police

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh sought HM Amit Shah to ensure justice to Sikh driver who got beaten up by Delhi police.

Chandigarh:Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday seeks Union Home Minister Amit Shah's intervention after a Sikh tempo driver got beaten up by the Delhi Police.

The CM tweeted saying, "Shameful incident of @DelhiPolice ruthlessly beating up Sarabjeet Singh and Balwant Singh over a petty issue. Request HM @AmitShah to ensure justice."

In the video which got viral, the driver is seen threatening the policeman with a sword.

In the counter-attack, the cops thrashed the driver and beat with a stick and kicked him.

The Delhi Police in a statement said, "The alleged incident followed an accident caused by a Gramin Sewa tempo to a police vehicle. Thereafter, a police officer was also assaulted on the head by the tempo driver with a sword. Further, the tempo was driven dangerously and caused injuries to a policeman in the leg.