Police Constable Attacked by Sand Mafia in Raichur

In a shocking incident, a police constable was assaulted by members of the sand mafia in Chanikalaparvi village, Manvi taluk, Raichur district.

Constable Laxman was on duty when he noticed a tractor transporting illegal sand. Upon signaling the driver to halt, the accused, Devraj, became aggressive and attacked the officer. Laxman sustained injuries and was treated at the Taluk Public Hospital, where medical officer Sharanbasava attended to him.

Raichur SP Puttamadaiah confirmed that Manvi police have registered an FIR against Devraj and the tractor owner.

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