Traffic cop attacked by juvenile biker dies

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Aug 31 2016 | 2:57 PM IST
A traffic police constable who was allegedly attacked with a wooden plank by a juvenile after he asked the latter for vehicle documents at a petrol pump last week, passed away at a hospital today.
The incident took place last on Tuesday last week when the Constable Vilas Shinde (50) from Bandra traffic division was discharging his duty at a petrol pump when he spotted a biker without helmet approaching the petrol pump.
The juvenile was nabbed by police in the late hours on the same day.
Shinde who was in a critical condition and was unconscious since last week, passed away at the Lilavati Hospital this afternoon, police said.
The biker had indulged in a verbal argument with Shinde when he was asked to produce vehicle documents and the license. The biker then phoned his friend who arrived at the spot within minutes and joined him in the argument.
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Terming the constable's death as a 'sad' incident, Mumbai Police Commissioner Datta Padsalgikar said, "Vilas Shinde was assaulted while he was doing his duty. It's very disheartening, if such incident happens during course of duty.
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met the family of Shinde here today and promised all possible help by state government.
He assured a job to a family member of the deceased and also financial assistance.

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