Man assaults cop in Hadapsar, arrested

The accused, Ganesh Yadgiri Bhimnath, who was in an inebriated condition, assaulted constable Rashid Shaikh

The Hadapsar police on Friday arrested a man for assaulting a police constable.

A case under Section 353 (preventing a public servant from discharging his duty) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered against Bhimnath. (HT/PHOTO)

The accused has been identified as Ganesh Yadgiri Bhimnath (34), a resident of NIBM road, Kondhwa.

Police constable Rashid Shaikh visited Bhimnath on Thursday regarding a complaint which was lodged against him by his wife. However, instead of listening to Shaikh, Bhimnath who was in an inebriated condition, assaulted the official.

A case under Section 353 (preventing a public servant from discharging his duty) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered against Bhimnath.