Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Jun 28: A police constable was allegedly abused and threatened while attempting to intervene in a violent altercation during Moharram bandobast duty in Jogeshwari East. An FIR has been registered against the accused, who remains absconding, police officials said.
The incident took place on June 26 when police personnel were deployed for security arrangements near Idgah Maidan and Jhoola Maidan under the jurisdiction of Meghwadi Police Station.
According to the police, Constable Amol Pawar, 40, noticed a large crowd gathering near Idgah Masjid and proceeded to the spot to investigate. On reaching the location, he allegedly found a man, later identified as Shamshad Fazlu Shaikh, assaulting another individual with a trouser belt.
The victim was identified as Abdul Malil Shaikh.
Constable Pawar attempted to stop the assault and separate the two men. However, the accused allegedly turned on the police officer, verbally abused him and issued threats while the crowd at the scene continued to grow.
Sensing that the situation could escalate further, Pawar immediately sought assistance from fellow police personnel. Before additional officers reached the spot, the accused fled the area.
Following the incident, police recorded the statement of the injured victim and registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Shamshad Fazlu Shaikh for allegedly obstructing a public servant in the discharge of duty, verbally abusing and criminally intimidating the police constable.
Police have launched a search operation to trace and arrest the accused, and further investigation into the incident is underway.