Attack on cops: Four identified

 
KOZHIKODE: The Nadapuram police have identified a four-member gang, who unleashed an attack against a police patrolling vehicle with firecrackers during the New Year Celebrations. Police officials said all the accused in the case were natives of Nadapuram and its surrounding regions have been absconding since the incident. “The incident took place last Friday when the policemen from Nadapuram station were patrolling the National Highway. The gang was throwing crackers at the patrolling vehicle without any provocation,” said a senior police officer from Nadapuram station. The policemen managed to escape unhurt and the gang fled from the spot. “Search has been on for them for more than five days,” he said.