They had no regrets. Joel Montañez Colque, a non-commissioned officer of the Peruvian National Police, was left in serious condition after a savage beating. According to reports from the Ica press, the police officer’s head and arms were broken.
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This occurred during the ongoing operation to liberate the Panamericana Sur highway, at kilometer 290, in the sector known as Barrio Chino, Ica; It was taken over by demonstrators protesting against the government of Dina Boluarte.
On social networks, the video has been leaked where the non-commissioned officer is caught by the protesters, and some people are even heard demanding that they kill him: “Kill him car…”.
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The road has been interrupted for six days in different sections, something that has generated inconveniences for heavy and interprovincial freight carriers and citizens who have not been able to travel.
Product of the confrontation between the forces of order and demonstrators, thirteen police officers were injured. The troops had to use tear gas to disperse the rioters, while they have responded by throwing stones and other blunt objects.
