Mob attacks policemen after rider's death in Mysuru

Angry motorists attacked policemen after a motorcyclist the police tried to stop at a check post was hit by a van and died at the scene in Hinakal area.

Mysuru: An angry mob attacked policemen and a patrol vehicle after a motorcycle rider the police tried to stop died after falling off the vehicle in Mysuru.

Police from VV Puram station were checking vehicles at a roadblock on Hinakal Ring Road when the motorcyclist tried to flee and he was hit by a van from behind.

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Angry motorists gathered at the scene and started attacking the policemen and damaged their vehicles. They pointed out the rider was wearing a helmet and he died as a result of the police action.

DCP Geeta Prasanna visited the scene and took stock of the situation.

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