The Worli Naka police station lodged an FIR on Thursday against a 17-year-old juvenile for manhandling a police constable who was in the line of duty.

The incident took place on Thursday afternoon when the accused was riding a scooter along with a pillion, both of them helmetless. When stopped by traffic police constable at Worli Naka for checking, instead of braking, the accused sped the scooter and ended up ended up hitting constable Deepak Nikhalje. However, the accused was held by other policemen while the pillion managed to run away.

According to a police official, the accused does not possess a driving licence. He was held under section 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevent sections of Motor Vehicle Act. Said the official "We have registered an FIR against the parents as well for allowing a juvenile to ride a scooter. We will take strict action against both."