Dharwad: Constable Attacked with Blade in Parking Row, Three Detained

Dharwad: Three individuals have been arrested near Ice Gate here for allegedly assaulting a police constable over a parking dispute. The injured constable has been identified as Basavaraj Kamatar, is a constable with district DR Police. The accused, Iqbal, Ameer, and Azmar Mulla, allegedly assaulted him with a blade, causing injuries to four areas on his face, according to the officer’s statement.

Currently, constable Basavaraj Kamatar is receiving treatment at the district hospital, and the incident took place within the Dharwad Suburban Police Station’s jurisdiction. A case has been registered under Section 307 against the three accused at the Suburban Police Station. Police are reviewing CCTV footage related to the incident.

DCP Mahaning Nandagavi said a case has been registered on November 10 at the Sub Urban police station in Dharwad regarding the incident.  “The incident involved a dispute between the complainant and the accused after a minor collision between their bike and car, which led to a fight. The complainant sustained injuries, and a case has been filed at the Suburban Police Station. We have already arrested the three accused and placed them in judicial custody,” he said.

“The complainant was on a bike while the accused were in a car. The dispute began when the complainant asked the accused to move the car aside. This led to an argument and eventually a fight. The accused have also filed a counter-complaint. Since it involves an NC (non-cognizable offense), we will seek court permission to register the case,” he added.