Man Arrested for Assaulting Police Constable in Himachal Road Rage Incident
Road rage: UP man held for assaulting constable in Himachal

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A man from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested in Himachal Pradesh for assaulting a police constable during a road rage incident in Paonta. The altercation occurred after the constable signaled the driver for unsafe overtaking, leading to a physical confrontation.
- 01The incident took place in Paonta, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
- 02The accused, Farhan, is a security contractor from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- 03Constable Rajesh Chinta was attacked after signaling the driver for unsafe driving.
- 04A viral video captured the confrontation, showing the constable being dragged back by the assailant.
- 05Police have registered a case against Farhan under relevant sections of the law.
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In a road rage incident in Paonta, Sirmaur district, a man identified as Farhan from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police constable. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Constable Rajesh Chinta, who is part of the Himachal Pradesh Police’s 6th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn), was heading out for lunch. Farhan, driving aggressively, attempted to overtake Chinta's scooter, nearly causing an accident. When the constable signaled him to stop, Farhan became confrontational and physically assaulted him. A video of the incident, which has gone viral, shows the constable trying to escape while being forcibly pulled back by the assailant. The altercation resulted in the constable's scooter falling over. Following the incident, police promptly arrested Farhan and registered a case based on the constable's complaint. This incident is part of a troubling trend, as earlier this week, there were multiple assaults on Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) drivers, prompting police to increase vigilance in the area.
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The incident raises concerns about road safety and the treatment of law enforcement officials in Himachal Pradesh.
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