Civic marshal attacked while questioning man for littering

The Amrutahalli police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly assaulted a civic marshal of the Bengaluru North City Corporation for questioning him about throwing garbage on a public road.The incident reportedly took place on Sunday morning near Amruthahalli Lake, where marshal Venkatesh R., a resident of Snehanagar and posted in the Byatarayanapura Ward, was on duty.According to the complaint, Mr. Venkatesh noticed Vijay Kumar, a resident of Amruthanagar, throwing garbage on the road. When Mr. Venkatesh questioned him about littering in a public place, Vijay Kumar allegedly became angry, abused him and slapped him. The accused also allegedly tore Mr. Venkatesh’s uniform and obstructed him from carrying out his official duties.Following the incident, Mr. Venkatesh lodged a complaint at