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Police officers hurt in assault by two intoxicated men in Doddaballapur
Reported by Rohit Yadav (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - National ·
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Two members of the 112 emergency response team were injured after being attacked by two drunk men in Palanajogihalli, Doddaballapur, on Sunday.
Incident
The night‑patrol officers, identified as Manikantha and Rayappa Poojari, received a 112 call reporting a fight between two locals. When they arrived, they found Harahan Sarihan and Basir Gidda arguing while visibly under the influence of alcohol. As the officers tried to calm the pair, the men turned hostile and struck the policemen, hitting their chest, hands and legs.
Aftermath
Both officers were rushed to Doddaballapur Government Hospital for treatment. The Doddaballapur Rural police arrested Harahan Sarihan and Basir Gidda and opened a formal investigation into the assault.
Context
Attacks on police while on duty are treated as serious offences in Karnataka, and the 112 helpline is routinely used to report emergencies such as public fights.
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