What kind of assaults are considered in Section 60 concerning police officers?

Section 60 is designed to address the specific protections afforded to police officers in the course of their duties. This provision encompasses all assaults against police officers, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the incidents, including those not involving severe injury, weapons, or fellow officers.

The rationale behind this inclusive approach is based on the recognition that police officers often operate in high-pressure environments where their safety is paramount for effective law enforcement. By including all assaults, the law emphasizes the protection of officers and supports their ability to perform their duties without the threat of violence. This broad definition also reinforces public order and the respect for the rule of law.

Other categories, such as assaults involving weapons or severe injury, may indeed be serious offenses, but they are not the sole focus of Section 60. The essence of this law is to safeguard police officers against any form of assault they might encounter while performing their responsibilities.