Nagpur, Mar 19 (PTI) A former mayor and four others were booked in Nagpur for allegedly obstructing police work, an official said on Saturday.

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An Ajni police station official said former mayor Pandurang Hiwarkar and four others were travelling in a car on Friday when the vehicle was hit by a motorcycle, he said.

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"The five wanted police to take action against the motorcyclist. However, we asked them to submit a written complaint. They picked up an argument over this, after which a constable from the spot filed a complaint against the five," he said.

They have been booked for allegedly using force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty and criminal intimidation, the official said.

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