Some had to flee from their post in order to escape the bloody attack.

Reports indicate that the attack started after a soldier was arrested by the Police for assaulting his wife.

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The soldiers after freeing their colleague are reported to have assaulted Police Personnel they came across in the Metropolis deployed to various duty posts.

In all, eight personnel are reportedly injured in the process whiles other police personnel have also left their posts and are currently hiding in various offices.