Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Tempo Driver Arrested for Assaulting Traffic Cop on Thane Road
A tempo driver got into trouble for fighting with a traffic cop on a road in Thane.
It started when the officer told the driver to stop, but he didn't listen at first.
After stopping, the driver and the cop began to argue and then physically fought.
People recorded the fight, and the videos spread quickly online.
The police arrested the driver and charged him with several offenses, including attacking a public servant.
He will remain in custody until Saturday.
A tempo driver in Bhiwandi was arrested for allegedly assaulting a traffic constable.
The incident occurred on the Thane-Bhiwandi road near Purna village.
The traffic constable had signaled the tempo to stop, but the driver initially refused.
A physical altercation ensued after the driver stopped, involving a brief fight.
The driver was arrested and booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Paresh Yadav, the tempo driver, and Vijay Chavan, the traffic constable.
- What
- A tempo driver assaulted a traffic constable after being signaled to stop.
- When
- The incident occurred around 11:45 AM on Wednesday and the arrest was on Thursday.
- Where
- On the Thane-Bhiwandi road near Purna village.
- Why
- The driver refused to comply with the constable's signal and a physical altercation followed.
Public View
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Public Opinion on Assault
Public View
Expressing concern over lack of respect for uniformed personnel.
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- Accused
- Paresh Yadav
- Occupation
- Tempo Driver
- Victim
- Vijay Chavan
- Location
- Thane-Bhiwandi Road, near Purna village
- Charges
- Assault, causing hurt, criminal intimidation
- Custody
- Police custody until Saturday