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Smugglers ambush police vehicle, free arrested man
27 Oct
Summary
- Liquor smugglers attacked police vehicle in Madhubani.
- A policeman and home guard were injured during the incident.
- The attackers freed a smuggler arrested by the police.
A violent confrontation erupted late Monday evening in Madhubani's Basopatti area when liquor smugglers attacked a police vehicle and freed an arrested accomplice. The incident took place near Bundelkhand village, where a police team was conducting a raid on a suspected smugglers' den. During the operation, one policeman made an arrest, triggering an assault by approximately 25 to 30 men and women.
They ambushed the police vehicle from behind, pelting it with bricks and stones, which resulted in smashed windows. A policeman and a home guard sustained injuries. Despite the attack, the police officers managed to escape the scene. The assailants, however, succeeded in breaking the vehicle's rear window to liberate the apprehended smuggler.
Following the incident, a police team led by Basopatti station in-charge Dharmendra Kumar arrived, cordoned off the area, and initiated an investigation. The injured officers received treatment at PHC Basopatti. An FIR has been filed, naming 14 individuals and including around 30 unidentified persons in the attack. Twelve people, including a woman, have been arrested as authorities continue their efforts to identify and apprehend the remaining perpetrators.
