Mob attacks Alwar police station, frees two detainees; 4 arrested

ALWAR: A mob allegedly attacked Govindgarh police station in Alwar district late Wednesday night, pelting stones, damaging police vehicles and freeing two youths who had been detained by police, officials said.

Police have registered a case naming 20 individuals and arrested four accused in connection with the attack. Another 28 people were detained for breach of peace and are being questioned. Officials said the situation in the area is now under control.

Additional SP Priyanka Raghuvanshi said four accused identified as Vikram Singh, 23, Arjun Singh, 21, Sukhajeet Singh, 20, and Ronki Singh, 19, have been arrested so far.

Police have also seized seven motorcycles allegedly belonging to those involved in the violence. The case has been registered under charges including obstruction of government duty, attempt to murder and damage to government property.

A video of the incident, which has surfaced on social media, shows station house officer Dharmsingh repeatedly asking constables to bring weapons and fire in the air as the mob hurled stones at the police station. The SHO, whose voice can be heard calling for help in the video, sustained facial injuries and required stitches. Four other police personnel were also injured.

According to police, the incident began around 11pm when two youths riding a motorcycle were allegedly performing stunts and bursting firecrackers in the area. Following a complaint from a resident, an ASI reached the spot and warned them against creating a disturbance.

Police said the youths got into an argument with ASI Balveer Singh and were brought to the station. Soon after, a crowd of nearly 100 people gathered outside and allegedly began pelting stones at the police station.


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