Constable Datta Hingole of Vashind police station in the district went to the house of Raghunath Jadhav (40) when the police received a call from someone that Jadhav and his wife were quarrelling noisily, said inspector Anil Pawar.
However, an annoyed Jadhav allegedly attacked constable Hingole with a sickle.
While Hingole was rushed to hospital, where his condition was said to be out of danger, Jadhav fled. Police were looking for him.
A case of causing grievous hurt has been registered against him.
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