Mohali couple attacks two female cops amid marital dispute mediation

Assistant sub-inspector Satveer Singh, the investigating officer, said constables Sarabjeet Kaur and Sangeeta Kumari were assigned a marital dispute case involving the accused couple

A couple is on the run after assaulting two female constables, one of them pregnant, who were trying to settle their marital dispute amicably at the Women police station in Phase 7 on Monday.

The ASI said both constables were subjected to severe beating, with blows directed at their faces and stomachs. (iStock)

The couple, identified as Gurdeep Singh and his wife, Neha, are residents of Phase 7.

Assistant sub-inspector Satveer Singh, the investigating officer, said constables Sarabjeet Kaur and Sangeeta Kumari were assigned a marital dispute case involving the accused couple.

During mediation at the police station, the couple entered into an altercation. When constable Sarabjeet attempted to intervene, Neha assaulted her, causing her to fall down. But the onslaught on the pregnant constable didn’t stop.

Constable Sangeeta rushed to her colleague’s aid, but the attackers grabbed her by the collar and pushed her to the ground as well. The ASI said both constables were subjected to severe beating, with blows directed at their faces and stomachs.

As the constables raised the alarm, the accused fled the scene, threatening them with further harm.