Three police officers were injured and a police mobile damaged during a rescue operation when a mob attacked them near Malik Chandio Chowk in Manghopir on Wednesday.
The incident stemmed from when a tanker driver allegedly attempted to abduct traffic police officer Tilak Raj after refusing to stop at a checkpoint. Upon receiving the alert, a nearby police mobile unit responded and intercepted the tanker. Tilak Raj was rescued from their custody.
However, during the rescue operation, the tanker driver, and an enraged mob launched a violent assault on the police party. The attackers used sticks, stones, and physical force, leaving three officers - Razaq, Yaqoob, and Owais - injured. The police vehicle was also severely damaged in the attack.
The injured officers were promptly taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Heavy police presence has since been established at the scene.
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