Ravindra Jadeja and wife Riva Solanki | Photo Credit: PTI

Riva Solanki, who is the wife of Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, was allegedly attacked by a police constable after their vehicles collided on Monday evening. The incident took place in Jamnagar, Gujarat in the Sharu Section road of the city and reports suggest that the policeman responded violently to what was a minor accident.

A report by India TV suggests that Riva, who was travelling in a BMW car, hit the policeman, who was travelling on a bike. An eyewitness account states that the constable reacted violently as he allegedly got down from his motorcycle and started physically assaulting Jadeja's wife.

“According to reports, Rivaba’s car collided with the bike of constable Sanjay Ahir. After both vehicles stopped, Ahir allegedly attacked Rivaba when she stepped out of the car. She has received some injuries," Pradeep Sejul, Jamnagar Superintendent of Police, was quoted as saying in a Hindustan Times report.

He added, “The department has begun the procedure to register an FIR. As assaulting a woman is a serious crime, Ahir is likely to face departmental inquiry and suspension." The police stated that a child along with Jadeja's mother were also seated in the car.

A man claiming to have witnessed the incident said the policeman thrashed her "brutally". "The policeman mercilessly thrashed Reeva and even pulled her hair during an altercation. We saved her from his clutches," he told reporters.

Jadeja and Riva tied the knot in April two years ago. Currently, the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder is preparing for the Qualifier 1 match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018, which will take place on Tuesday. CSK will be up against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, with the winner of the match entering the final of the competition.