Policeman attacked with sword after traffic accident

A police officer was injured after allegedly being attacked by a sword by a tempo driver following an accident between their vehicles on Sunday, police said.

A video of the incident which occurred in north Delhi has gone viral.

"An accident took place between a Gramin Sewa Tempo and a police vehicle following which a police officer was attacked on head by the tempo driver with a sword," Deputy Commissioner of Police, Northwest, Vijayanta Arya said.

The accused also drove the vehicle dangerously, causing leg injuries to a policeman.

Police said that the matter is being enquired by a senior police officer and further details are awaited.

 

--IANS

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