Jaipur, Mar 2 (PTI) Three police personnel were injured when a police team in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district was attacked by locals while attempting to arrest a theft accused, officials said on Sunday.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Meenakshi said that the incident occurred on Saturday evening in a village in the Sureshiya police outpost area where the team had gone to apprehend the accused.

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The DSP said local residents attacked the policemen and vandalized their jeep.

Three police personnel sustained injuries in the attack and were admitted to a hospital.

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The police team had gone to the village to investigate a theft case and arrest the accused following a complaint. During the questioning, locals assaulted the policemen with sticks and stones, and damaged the police vehicle.

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the attack, police said.

A case has been registered against 20 named individuals and 15 unidentified persons for obstructing government work and damaging public property, the DSP said.

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