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Villagers Attack Cops Investigating Land Dispute
27 May
Summary
- Three police officers were injured during an investigation in Mathiya village.
- Attackers allegedly used sticks, snatched a mobile phone, and flattened tires.
- One suspect was arrested, with a case filed against 36 individuals.
A police team faced an alleged attack by villagers in Mathiya village, West Champaran district, resulting in injuries to three officers. The incident occurred on Wednesday while officers were investigating a land encroachment complaint. Sub-inspector Ravishankar Prasad, guard Sandhya Kumari, and Abhishek Kumar were reportedly assaulted with sticks and stones.
The investigation involved documenting an alleged encroachment on a pathway and the cutting of trees. During the videography and questioning of locals, a group of villagers allegedly arrived, armed and hostile. They are accused of snatching a mobile phone from the woman guard and damaging the police vehicle by puncturing its tires.
Authorities have registered a case against 16 named individuals and 20 unidentified people. One accused, Madan Ram, has been apprehended, and police are conducting raids to locate and arrest the remaining suspects. Strict action has been promised against all involved parties.
