At a Ganesha idol immersion in Kalyan, Mumbai, a policeman was attacked while holding his head under water by a volunteer. In a video that is being circulated on social media, Nitin Dogade, is seen being attacked in an immersion pond while he is struggling. Also read:Bombay High Court expresses concern over incidents of policemen, doctors being beaten upA case of attempt to murder has been registered but no arrest has been made so far. RISING INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCEThis incident comes just a few days after a policeman was beaten to death in Mumbai. The state government has been facing criticism over rising attacks on policemen in Mumbai; seven cases have been reported in two weeks.

Source: India Today September 07, 2016 07:52 UTC