Mumbai: Two constables assaulted in separate incidents

Around 24 cases have been filed against Arif Shaikh, who assaulted a constable at Bandra police station. File pic

Two police officers were assaulted in separate incidents in the city on Monday. In the first incident, a cop was hit by bikers who were violating traffic rules while in the other, a history-sheeter manhandled an officer at Bandra police station.

According to the Mumbai police, the first incident occurred in the area under the jurisdiction of the Worli police around 12.30 pm. "The victim, Constable Sagar Makwana, 28, received five stitches on his head after being assaulted by the bikers," said a police officer. As per the complaint, the accused were riding a motorcycle triple-seat. When Makwana tried to stop them, they hit him in a bid to escape and he fell down.

The officer later detained the trio and registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), against them. However, as it was learnt that all of them were minors, their parents were summoned and they were let off with a warning. The second incident took place at 10.30 pm at Bandra police station where Arif Shaikh alias Michele had been brought.

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Shaikh - against whom around 24 cases have been filed - had been externed from Mumbai and Thane for two years by the police. However, the cops had received complaints stating that despite the order of externment, he had been seen roaming freely in the area and creating a nuisance. According to officials, when he was inside the police station, he got into a physical altercation with Constable Amit Chopde. As per the FIR filed against the accused, Shaikh made death threats to the constable. He was also booked in another case and subsequently arrested.

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