Tensions escalated, resulting in an assault on officers present
The incident took place around 5pm on November 3 on PWD Road in Bangla Bazaar, under the jurisdiction of Ashiana police station. The FIR invokes Sections 121(1), 132, 352 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deal with causing hurt to deter a public servant from duty, assaulting or using criminal force against a public servant, intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace, and criminal intimidation, respectively. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Three named accused — Ankit Jaiswal, Maya Devi and Ramkrishna — allegedly assaulted personnel present at the spot and obstructed government work, according to police. They also allegedly disturbed public peace during the incident. On the complaint of Sub-Inspector Sandeep Thakur, an FIR was registered at Ashiana police station against the three named accused and some unidentified persons. Acting on the complaint, police arrested Ankit Jaiswal and Ramkrishna. Download the TOI App.
LUCKNOW: Two men were arrested for allegedly assaulting police personnel and obstructing them from discharging their official duties during an enforcement drive to remove temporary stalls set up on a public road in Bangla Bazaar on Tuesday.
The dispute reportedly arose during an action against temporary stalls set up along a public passage used by both motorists and pedestrians.