Four policemen were injured after a police team attempting to arrest a cyber-fraud suspect in Aminabad village of Haryana’s Nuh district came under attack from locals. Officials said the team was targeted with stones, forcing them to retreat as villagers helped the accused escape from custody.
Operation to nab cyber-fraud suspect turns violent
According to the police, a Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team from Punhana was conducting a search operation to apprehend one Riyaz, accused in a cyber-fraud case. The team traced his location to Aminabad village on Monday evening. After detaining him, the accused reportedly raised an alarm, following which villagers gathered and began pelting stones at the police team.
Four policemen hospitalised, FIR registered
Faced with an aggressive mob, the policemen fled to save their lives. Four officers sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby government hospital for treatment. Police said two villagers were also injured in the stone pelting. An FIR has been registered against the attackers at Bichhor police station under relevant sections of the IPC for assault and obstruction of duty.
Second such attack in a month
Officials confirmed this was the second incident of violence against police in Aminabad village within a month. The previous case had been settled through a local compromise after intervention by a community leader. The recurrence has raised concerns over rising hostility against law enforcement in cybercrime-prone regions of Nuh.
DSP: Action initiated against culprits
“The team of Bichhor police station is taking strict action in this matter,” said DSP Jitender Rana of Punhana. He added that efforts were underway to identify and arrest the villagers who participated in the assault and helped the accused escape.
Nuh’s recurring law and order challenge
Nuh district, which has been under the scanner for cyber-related crimes, continues to pose challenges for law enforcement teams. Officials said that police operations in the area often face resistance from locals, particularly when cyber-fraud suspects are targeted. The district administration is now considering deploying additional forces to prevent similar attacks in future.
