New Delhi: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan was allegedly injured after being attacked with a sharp-edged object during a protest in New Delhi on Monday, with Delhi Police now examining the incident and initiating legal action.

The injured personnel was taken to a hospital for a medical examination following the alleged assault. A senior police officer later confirmed that the examination had been completed.

Police are currently looking into the circumstances of the incident and gathering evidence related to the alleged attack.

Delhi Police examining circumstances of attack

According to the police, the investigation will focus on establishing what happened during the protest and examining the available evidence.

A senior officer said necessary legal action would be taken in connection with the incident.

Further details about the circumstances of the alleged assault were not immediately available.

With PTI inputs