Police sources said that officers of a Nirbhaya Squad were taking appropriate legal action against violators of traffic rules around 10.30 pm when a biker, Pereira, was heading in the opposite direction while speeding and recklessly riding.

The duty officer stopped Pereira, but he started arguing with the police. “He asked why we were taking action during the night. He also ran towards an officer shouting that we were harassing the people. This caused commotion and locals gathered,” said an officer. 

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Several other police officers who were patrolling nearby also reached the spot and tried to calm him down.

“The accused started threatening us and also called a local political leader who talked to our officers. When the officer informed the leader about the incident, he gave instructions to take proper action and disconnected the call,” the police officer added.

The accused was brought to the police station and arrested. He was produced before a court on Wednesday and has been remanded in police custody, said another officer.