Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Brothers arrested for assaulting police in Hoshiarpur
In Hoshiarpur, Punjab, two brothers, Naresh Kumar and Harish Kumar, were arrested for trying to run over a police officer and assaulting a police team during a raid.
The police were trying to arrest Naresh, who is wanted in a drugs case.
The brothers allegedly tried to flee, drove through nearby streets, and later assaulted the police officer inside their house.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the investigation is ongoing.
Naresh Kumar and Harish Kumar were arrested for attempting to run over an ASI and assaulting a police team.
The incident occurred during a police raid to arrest Naresh, who is wanted in a drugs case.
The brothers allegedly fled the scene, drove through nearby streets, and later assaulted the ASI inside their house.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The investigation is ongoing, and the remaining three accused are still at large.
- Who
- Naresh Kumar alias Ladi and his brother Harish Kumar
- What
- Attempted to run over an ASI and assaulted a police team during a raid
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- Hoshiarpur, Punjab
- Why
- To evade arrest in a drugs case
Police
Accused Brothers
Attempt to Flee
Police
The police allege that the brothers tried to run over an ASI and fled the scene.
Accused Brothers
The brothers claim they were acting in self-defense and did not intend to harm the ASI.
Assault on Police
Police
The police state that the brothers assaulted ASI Sangat Singh and obstructed their duty.
Accused Brothers
The brothers argue that they were provoked and acted in response to the police raid.
- Date of Incident
- July 23, 2024
- Location
- Hoshiarpur, Punjab
- Accused Names
- Naresh Kumar alias Ladi, Harish Kumar
- Charges Filed
- Attempt to murder, assault, obstruction of justice
- Status of Investigation
- Ongoing