Mumbai: Two Police Officers Attacked During Traffic Nakabandi; Motorcyclist Allegedly Threatens Constable With Sword, Accused Arrested

Mumbai: Two incidents of assaults on police officers by reckless motorcyclists occurred during nakabandi operations in the city. In the initial incident, a motorcyclist allegedly brandished a sword at a police constable stationed on P D’Mello Road in South Mumbai, tearing the officer's uniform and assaulting him after being intercepted while riding against traffic.

In the second incident, a doped-up motorcyclist allegedly rammed his bike into a police officer in Bhandup. Both cases have been registered as attempt to murder, and the accused have been apprehended. Police Interception In the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg area, the police had deployed a nakabandi on P D’Mello Road when they observed two men operating a motorcycle in the incorrect direction.

Despite being signaled to halt, the motorcycle riders refused to stop, prompting the officers to intercept the vehicle. Onboard passenger Akash Kahar allegedly grew agitated, removed a concealed sword from his trousers, and threatened Police Constable Sachin Kokare. When Kokare attempted to subdue the weapon, Kahar allegedly abused the constable, tore his uniform, and physically assaulted him.

Other police officers at the scene swiftly restrained Kahar. The police have filed a case against him under sections related to attempt to murder and obstructing a government official while performing his duties.