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Delhi Law Student Held After Thar Hits Police Bike in Jahangirpuri

Charges under India's new criminal code signal a firm response to attacks on public servants.

Overview

  • Police say a driver rammed a Mahindra Thar into a Delhi Police motorcycle in Jahangirpuri, injuring Constable Ashish Sangwan and Police Mitra Sandip Singh.
  • Locals who were chasing the SUV for suspicious driving helped pin down the driver at the spot before officers took him into custody.
  • The accused is 23-year-old Arman Shokeen of Pitampura, identified in reports as a law student.
  • Police registered attempted murder and related counts under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, arrested Shokeen, and seized the Thar.
  • In Delhi, a police mitra is a civilian volunteer who patrols with officers to support basic duties such as lookout and crowd guidance.