Siddarth Sethia
Two police personnel attached to Amruthahalli police station were allegedly assaulted by a gang of four while on night patrol duty, prompting a manhunt by the police.
The police team immediately swung into action after the incident and with
According to the complaint,Police Constable Rudrappa M.Hanumar and his colleague Hanumantha Alagundi were on patrol on the night of April 30–May 1,2026, when they noticed four men consuming alcohol in public near Akashavani Layout around 3:00 AM.
When the officers objected and asked them to leave the spot,one of the accused reportedly abused the policemen in foul language.As the constables attempted to take action,the situation escalated.
The complainant stated that the four men suddenly attacked both officers,physically assaulting them, dragging them,and tearing their uniforms.
The accused allegedly punched and kicked the policemen,causing injuries to their faces and bodies. One of the officers was also reportedly strangled during the assault.
The gang further snatched a key from the police vehicle before fleeing the spot in their car.Due to the suddenness of the attack,the officers were unable to note the vehicle registration number,but stated they would be able to identify the accused if seen again.
Both injured personnel later sought medical treatment and subsequently filed a complaint.
Senior officer said they had arrested two of the four men and were interrogating them to find out whereabouts of the two others.
Based on the complaint,a case has been registered against the four unidentified accused under section 121 (Voluntarily causing hurt to a public servant),section 132 (Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty),section 304 (Snatching/theft-related offence) of BNS.
The Police teams have launched a search to trace and apprehend the accused.
