Prayagraj: Three cops, including a woman constable, sustained serious injuries near Sikandra area after a group of unidentified people pelted stones on a police team on Sunday afternoon when they were asked to follow curfew norms.
The incident took place, when a group of people, including women, were going to offer “Nishan” at Gazi Miya dargarh at Sikandra under the jurisdiction of Baharia police station.
The injured policemen — Chand Veer, Nand Lal and Suman — were admitted to a community health centre, Baharia for treatment.
Superintendent of police, (Trans Ganga) Dhawal Jaiswal said, a group of people were going towards Sikandra dargah on Sunday to offer `Nishan’ despite weekend curfew.
When the police informed them that no procession was allowed during weekend curbs, the accused entered into a heated argument with the team and pelted stones.
On being alerted, forces of two police station arrived at the spot and arrested the accused.
Later, police also removed makeshift shops outside the dargah.
SP (crime) Ashutosh Mishra said, some people from Gopalpur village, Saraymamrez, a case under appropriate section has been registered against the accused.