36 Booked, Four Held For Attacking Police Team In UP's Muzaffarnagar

The police spokesman said that as the team took Imlakh into custody, some villagers attacked the police personnel and freed the criminal who remains at large.

Muzaffarnagar (UP), March 28 (IANS) A total of 36 people have been booked and four of them arrested for allegedly attacking a police team and freeing a criminal in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place in Sherpur village under Kotwali Police Station on Saturday when a police team had gone to arrest Imlakh, who is a history-sheeter.

The police spokesman said that as the team took Imlakh into custody, some villagers attacked the police personnel and freed the criminal who remains at large.

"Thirty-six people have been identified and four of them have been arrested. The rest of the accused will also be arrested soon," he added.

--IANS
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