Delhi Police constable injured in mob attack during raid on bootlegger’s premises in Badarpur; 4 held

Acting on the tip-off, a raiding team, dressed in civilian clothes, reached the location at the Gautampuri area in Badarpur around 8 pm.

“During reconnaissance, Constables Lakhan and Satbir observed Kailash and an associate selling liquor openly on the staircase. When confronted, Kailash incited the crowd, shouting ‘Aaj ek-do ko jaan se maar do tab dhanda theek chalega (Kill one or two of them, only then our business will run smoothly)’,” said Hemant Tiwari, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East).

In the ensuing violence, Kailash, his wife Seeta, his associate Sameer, a minor, and several others allegedly assaulted the police team using sticks and bricks, said the police.

Constable Satbir sustained grievous injuries to the head and body and lost consciousness at the scene. He was immediately shifted to Apollo Hospital in Sarita Vihar, where doctors declared him unfit for statement.

Additional police personnel were called in and managed to control the situation. Kailash, Sameer, and the 17-year-old boy were apprehended on the spot, while others managed to flee in the chaos. Seeta was later arrested, said the police.

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Badarpur Police Station under sections 221 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 132 (assault or criminal force on public servant), 109(1) (attempted murder), 112 (petty organised crime), and 3(5) (common intent) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Key accused Kailash has over eight previous cases under the Excise Act, and Seeta, 50, is also reportedly involved in bootlegging activities. The minor involved in the incident has been apprehended, and is being dealt with as per the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, said the police.

The police said further investigation is underway to trace the remaining accused, and to dismantle the network of illicit liquor distribution operating in the area.