Opposing the police action, the accused allegedly threw chilli powder into the police personnel’s eyes and attacked them with bricks and sticks.
Published: August 23, 2026, 12:21 PM IST
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New Delhi: A 17-year-old juvenile was apprehended after a group attacked three policemen with bricks and sticks and threw chilli powder into their eyes while they were performing patrolling duty in northwest Delhi’s Mukundpur areaOne of the policemen suffered a head injury.
According to police, on August 22 at around 3 pm, Head Constables Dinesh and Rajesh were patrolling Janta ViharDuring the inspection, they found a motorcycle without valid documentsAs per the rules, the motorcycle was impounded and deposited at the police station under Section 66 of the Delhi Police Act.
“Around 3.30pm, when the policemen returned to their beat, a group including the motorcycle owner and his family members allegedly confronted them over the police actionThe group turned violent and allegedly threw chilli powder into the policemen’s eyes before assaulting them with bricks and sticksHead constable Tinu, who reached the spot to assist his colleagues, was also attacked,” a senior police officer said.
All three policemen sustained injuries, with Dinesh suffering a head injuryThey were provided medical treatment and are said to be stableWith the help of local residents, police apprehended a 17-year-old juvenile from the spot, while the other accused fled.
Police Personnel Attacked With Sticks and Batons
It was reported that around 3:30 pm, when the two police personnel returned to their station, the motorcycle owner and some members of his family reached the spotOpposing the police action, the accused allegedly threw chilli powder into the police personnel’s eyes and attacked them with bricks and sticks.
A case has been registered at Bhalswa Dairy police station under Sections 221 (obstructing a public servant in the discharge of public functions), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty), 121 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter a public servant from his duty), 110 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), 61 (criminal conspiracy) and 3(5) (common intention) of the BNS.
