India News | Two in Car Try to Run over Cops During Security Check; Held After Chase

Nagpur, Nov 17 (PTI) Two men travelling in a car were arrested for allegedly trying to run over police personnel in the early hours of Sunday in Nagpur city, an official said.

The incident left two pedestrians and a policeman injured.

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Police constable Aniruddha Sahasrabuddhe and two other officers tried to flag down a speeding car during a security check between Bhagwaghar Square and Mominpura Square around 1.30 am.

"Sahasrabuddhe and a beat marshal chased the car and managed to block it. However, the driver reversed the car, hitting Sahasrabuddhe. The car later hit a two-wheeler and crashed into a house railing," he said.

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Two of the four occupants were overpowered by people and police, while two others, including a minor, managed to flee.

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