Kochi : Three people were arrested for allegedly attacking police officers at a petrol pump in Elamkunnapuzha on Tuesday night.
The incident occurred around 8.30pm after Njarakkal police received information about a fight at the petrol pump. The arrested persons are Prajith, 35, alias Munna, his brother Prajeesh, 36, both of Valakadavu in Njarakkal, and Ragin, 32, of Kadamakkudy. Prajith is an accused in 22 cases registered at Njarakkal, Munambam, Mattancherry and Viyyur police stations.
Prajith and Ragin are listed as rowdy history sheeters, according to the police. Sub-inspector Jithin V and civil police officer Ragesh, who reached the spot to intervene, were allegedly stabbed and beaten with sticks. Both officers sustained serious injuries. Ragin is involved in seven cases registered at Varapuzha, Cheranalloor and Njarakkal. Prajeesh also faces another criminal case. The investigation is being conducted under the supervision of Ernakulam district police chief K S Sudarshan, with Munambam deputy superintendent of police S Jayakrishnan and inspector K K Shebab leading the probe.