New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) Two men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting an on-duty traffic police officer in north Delhi’s Timarpur area, an official said on Thursday.

The incident took place around 2:40 pm on Wednesday when Sub-Inspector (Traffic) Suraj Pal Singh was on duty at the Timarpur Traffic Circle, police said.

“Two men riding a scooter began abusing the officer without any provocation. When SI Singh objected, the duo, along with some other unidentified persons present at the spot, turned aggressive and attacked him," a senior police officer said.

A passerby alerted the Police Control Room (PCR), following which a PCR van reached the spot. In the meantime, other traffic staff also rushed to the location.

The two accused were identified as Akbar Hussain and Salman, both age

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