India News | Three Held for Attacking Maha Excise Dept Officials
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Three persons were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly attacking Excise department personnel after they intercepted a car carrying liquor in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said.
Thane, Oct 6 (PTI)Three persons were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly attacking Excise department personnel after they intercepted a car carrying liquor in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said.
The incident occurred on Monday night at Chinchpada Road in Kalyan, an official said.
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While a team of officials was taking occupants of the car to the excise office, the accused called for a back-up, he said.
Six personnel were injured after they were attacked with rods and sticks, the official said.
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A case has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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