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Villagers attack cops, vandalise police station

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Press Trust of India Azamgarh (UP)
Last Updated : Jun 01 2016 | 1:57 PM IST
Six policemen, including a sub-inspector were today injured when a group of villagers attacked Bardah Police Station here in an attempt to free a prisoner.
Police had yesterday arrested Santosh Bhartiya from Nerve village on charges of loot. When villagers came to know about the incident they attacked the police station in the morning, Superintendent of Police, Ajay Sahni said.
They not only damaged window panes and chairs but also four-wheelers that were parked inside the police station area, he said.
"The situation has been brought under control and heavy police force has been deployed," he said.
Atleast 25 people have been detained in this connection, the SP said.

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First Published: Jun 01 2016 | 1:57 PM IST

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