Anti-CAA protests: Wallet full of coins saves UP cop from bullet

A police constable in Firozabad of Uttar Pradesh had a narrow escape from a 'death' yesterday after a bullet fired during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act, pierced through his bulletproof vest and got stuck in his wallet full of coins. 

The cop identified as Vijendra Kumar said that he feels like he has been given a second life.

"I was on duty in the Nalband area when some of the protestors opened fire at us. The bullet pierced my bullet vest and got stuck in the wallet that was kept in the pocket of my jacket. There were 4 ATM cards and some pictures of Shiv Ji and Sai Baba. It feels like this is my second life," Kumar said to news agency ANI.

"This goes to show that Uttar Pradesh police is committed to the service of the public and that the safety and security of the people is our first priority. The situation is under control now and appropriate forces have been deployed in sensitive areas," a senior police officer said, according to ANI.

As many as 15 persons have died during protests against the CAA, while 263 police personnel were injured in the protests.

Besides, 57 police personnel have received firearm injuries.

Clashes also took place during protests in different districts of Uttar Pradesh including Bahraich, Bareilly, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Gorakhpur and Sambhal on Friday.

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