The Delhi Police has arrested a man for allegedly attacking a Station House Officer (SHO) and fleeing with his car at the Singhu border, where farmers are protesting against three new agriculture laws of the Centre. According to a senior police official, the incident that resulted in minor injuries to the officer took place around 8 pm on Tuesday.
“The accused, who was in an inebriated state, snatched the car keys of one of the officers at the protest site and fled the spot. Being chased by the police, the accused abandoned the vehicle, snatched a two-wheeler from another man and fled,” said the senior police official.
“The security personnel finally overpowered him near the Mukarba Chowk around 8.30 pm and the station house officer (SHO) sustained injuries caused by a sword on his finger and neck while trying to nab him,” he said.
“The SHO was taken to a hospital, from where he was discharged after treatment. The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway,” he added.