A routine police patrol in Outer Delhi turned violent on August 22 after three policemen were allegedly attacked with chilli powder, bricks and sticks in Janta Vihar, Mukundpur, under Bhalswa Dairy police station.

According to Delhi Police, at around 3 pm, beat staff Head Constables Dinesh and Rajesh were patrolling the area when they found a motorcycle without valid documents. Following procedure, the motorcycle was taken to the police station for deposition under Section 66 of the Delhi Police Act.

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At around 3:30 pm, when the policemen returned to their beat, a group including the motorcycle owner and his family members allegedly confronted them and questioned the police action. The confrontation turned violent when the group allegedly threw chilli powder into the officers' eyes and attacked them with bricks and sticks.

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Head Constable Tinu, who arrived at the spot to assist Dinesh and Rajesh, was also attacked. All three policemen sustained injuries, with Dinesh suffering a head injury. They were provided medical treatment and are currently stable.

Police apprehended a 17-year-old Juvenile in Conflict with Law (JCL) at the spot, while the other assailants fled. A case has been registered at Bhalswa Dairy police station, and efforts are underway to trace the absconding accused.

The main accused, identified as Sunil alias Pankaj, is a listed Bad Character (BC) of the area, according to police. He has five previous criminal involvements, including two cases registered under the NDPS Act and other heinous offences.