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Indo-Candian Man Suing Toronto Police For $5-Million Over Alleged Assault During Mistaken Arrest

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Nov, 2015 12:01 PM
    TORONTO — A 21-year-old man is suing Toronto police for $5 Million in damages for what he alleges was a brutal beating during a mistaken arrest.
     
    In his unproven statement of claim, Santokh Bola says he suffered serious injuries.
     
    The incident in a west-end parking lot on Nov. 1 was caught on video by a bystander.
     
     
    According to the claim, Bola was getting out of his car when two officers, guns drawn, approached him.
     
    He alleges they then punched and kicked him.
     
    There was no immediate comment from police.
     
     
    No charges were laid.

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