Ludhiana, Dec. 3 -- An accused in an attempt-to-murder case was allegedly attacked by the complainant right outside the Meharban police station, moments after he was brought there by the police.

According to the police, the accused, Buta Singh, a baptised Sikh and resident of Gaunsgarh village, had been arrested earlier in the day. As officers escorted him out of the police vehicle and towards the station entrance, the complainant in the case, Pawandeep Singh of Sirah village, suddenly lunged forward and assaulted him.

During the scuffle, Buta's Kangha, a religious symbol, which he wore inside his turban, fell to the ground. His family has alleged that this amounted to a grave insult to his religious identity and sentiments.

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