Lorry driver, two others assault traffic policeman

A traffic policeman who was on duty at Bhattarahalli traffic signal was assaulted by a lorry driver and his associates on Wednesday when he instructed the driver not honk unnecessarily.

The three men also tore the policeman’s uniform. Constable Sampath is attached to K.R. Puram traffic police station. The incident occurred on at 9 a.m. The K.R. Puram police arrested the three accused, Sreenivas, the driver; his father, Shivu, and Santosh.

According to the police, Sreenivas, who was driving a sand lorry from Basavanapura Road, stopped at Bhattarahalli junction as the signal had turned red. However, he began to honk continuously. When questioned by Mr. Sampath, Sreenivas shoved and assaulted him. He then called up Shivu and Santhosh.

The two arrived at the spot and started recording the constable’s movements on a phone. Mr. Sampath then called for backup.

A team reached the spot and all three were secured and handed over to the police.

The K.R. Puram police registered cases of assault and obstructing a public servant from discharge of his duty.