NEW DELHI: A traffic police officer on duty was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in north Delhi's Timarpur area, an official said on Wednesday.
"Two persons involved in the assault have been arrested and efforts are underway to identify and nab the remaining accused," a senior police officer said.
A video of the incident, reportedly showing the officer being manhandled, circulated widely on social media.
According to police, the officer was on challan duty when he signalled a motorcycle rider to stop.
Instead of complying, the rider allegedly attacked him, and within moments, several other men joined in the assault.
The officer said a case has been registered under sections including obstructing a public servant in the discharge of duties, using assault or criminal force to deter a public servant, and voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from duty.
A police source added that the officer’s mobile phone was also snatched during the scuffle.
Further investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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