Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Three Delhi Policemen Injured in Mukundpur Chilli-Powder Assault
Three police officers were hurt in Mukundpur, Delhi.
Police said they were checking vehicles when they found a motorcycle without valid papers.
They took the motorcycle to the police station.
Later, the motorcycle owner and others allegedly confronted the officers.
The group reportedly threw chilli powder into the officers’ eyes.
They also allegedly used bricks and wooden sticks to attack them.
A third officer who came to help was hurt too.
One 17-year-old has been apprehended, and police are looking for another alleged accused.
The injured officers received medical care and are stable.
Three police personnel were injured after allegedly being attacked with chilli powder, bricks and sticks in Mukundpur.
The incident occurred Friday afternoon while Bhalswa Dairy officers were conducting routine motorcycle checks.
Police said the motorcycle lacked valid documents and was taken to the station under Section 66 of the Delhi Police Act.
The motorcycle owner and relatives allegedly confronted the officers when they returned to the area.
A 17-year-old juvenile was apprehended, while police are searching for alleged main accused Sunil, alias Pankaj.
- Who
- Three Bhalswa Dairy police personnel were injured; a 17-year-old juvenile was apprehended, and police identified Sunil alias Pankaj as the main absconding accused.
- What
- A group allegedly attacked the officers with chilli powder, bricks and wooden sticks.
- When
- The incident took place Friday afternoon, around 3:30 pm; the update was issued Sunday.
- Where
- Janta Vihar in the Mukundpur area of north-west Delhi.
- Why
- The confrontation allegedly followed police impounding a motorcycle that officers said lacked valid documents.
- Injured
- Three police personnel, including Head Constables Dinesh, Rajesh and Tinu
- Reported weapons
- Chilli powder, bricks and wooden sticks
- Vehicle issue
- A motorcycle was reportedly found without valid documents
- Police action
- The motorcycle was taken to the station for deposition under Section 66 of the Delhi Police Act
- Apprehension
- A 17-year-old juvenile was apprehended
- Main accused sought
- Sunil, alias Pankaj, was identified as absconding
- Medical condition
- All three injured personnel were treated and reported stable