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Railway stunt boys attack cops with belts
Updated On: 06 September, 2011 07:10 AM IST | | Vinay Dalvi
Two teens reprimanded by cops for attempting daredevil stunts on the train attacked the constables with leather belts causing grievous head injuries
Two teens reprimanded by cops for attempting daredevil stunts on the train attacked the constables with leather belts causing grievous head injuries
For train commuters, the sight of teenagers pulling off silly stunts on the moving local trains is a common sight.
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However, since the last one week, both passengers as well as railway cops have been reporting and nabbing such juvenile daredevils.
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| The two boys were performing acrobatic stunts in the moving train. While one was swinging from the pole at the gate, the other was trying to climb on to the roof of the train |
Not only do these 'stuntmen' put their own lives in danger but also pose a hazard for other fellow passengers.
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And often they are brash and rude to the passengers who try to stop them from performing these crazy stunts. However, one such acrobatic duo went a step further than just being a rude bunch.
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The two teens attacked a constable on duty with a leather belt giving the official a grievous gash on his head. When a fellow constable attempted to stop the attack, the duo turned on him and rained blows before trying to flee.
The incident took place onboard a CST-bound Thane local on Sunday. Mohsin Shaikh (19) and Shahrukh Khan (20) were travelling on the CST-bound local and jumping from the gate to the top of the train by using the window for leverage.
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| Constable Uday Salgaonkar saw the boys and pulled them up. He asked them to come inside the compartment and take a seat How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Trending StoriesLatest Photos |
