Kataka: Ten persons have been detained in connection with the scuffle involving Woman ACP Ananya Awasthi in Kataka, DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo informed on Monday.
According to the DCP, CCTV footage and viral videos from the spot are being examined. Action will be taken against those who took the law into their own hands and created disorder.
It is pertinent to mention that the incident took place on Sunday night at Nayasadak in Kataka district over bursting of firecrackers beyond the permitted time during Diwali celebrations.
Sources said an argument broke out at Nayasadak Chhak when police personnel asked locals to stop bursting crackers after the permitted time, as per the guidelines. The argument soon escalated. When ACP Ananya Awasthi intervened and tried to enforce the timing, a group of people allegedly entered into a scuffle with her and pushed her. Following the incident, tension prevailed in the Nayasadak area. To prevent any further escalation, additional police force was deployed at the spot.
DCP Khilari said the situation is now under control and investigation is underway.
