Pune: A traffic police officer sustained serious head injuries after being attacked with a stone by a motorcyclist in Bhekrai Nagar Chowk, Pune. The incident occurred on Thursday (6th) at around 5:30 PM when the officer, Rajesh Ganpat Naik (47), stopped the rider for using a mobile phone while riding.

According to police reports, Havaldar Naik was on duty at Bhekrai Nagar Chowk under the Phursungi Traffic Division when he spotted a motorcyclist talking on the phone while riding. Naik stopped him and warned him to avoid using the phone while riding, which infuriated the rider.

The suspect then began arguing, pushed Naik, verbally abused him, and suddenly picked up a stone from the roadside, striking him on the head before fleeing the scene. Naik suffered a serious head injury and was given medical treatment.

Following the attack, Phursungi Police registered an FIR against the unidentified motorcyclist based on Naik’s complaint. A manhunt is underway to locate and arrest the suspect.

This violent attack on a police officer has raised concerns about growing instances of aggression against traffic personnel. Just a few days before this incident, a woman in Hadapsar attacked a traffic officer with a slipper for asking her to remove her vehicle from the footpath. Police have urged the public to follow traffic rules and cooperate with officers to ensure safety on the roads.