Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 5 (ANI): A man lost his temper and beat up a police officer inside the police station premises in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri.

He was called for counselling in connection with another case.

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According to the police, he was mentally ill and was called regarding a domestic violence case.

Speaking to ANI, Madhuvan Kumar, ASP of Mainpuri said, "He had been called on the complaint of domestic violence. He beat up a police officer inside the police station. His family has stated he is a patient with mental illness, we will take that into account if they produce supporting documents."

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The accused has been booked and detained following the incident, added the ASP. (ANI)

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