NC legislator alleges bodyguard ‘attacked him’; police accuse him of ‘assault’
Conversely the policeman has accused Mr. Kaloo and another NC leader of “assault”. The J&K Police have reportedly filed an FIR against the legislator.
Ruling National Conference (NC) legislator Altaf Kaloo claimed on Friday that his bodyguard had "grabbed him by the neck" during an altercation over Kaloo's alleged truancy. However, the J&K Police have filed an FIR against Kaloo for "assaulting a policeman on duty". Kaloo stated that his Personal Security Officer (PSO) had been absent for a few days, which he formally reported to officials on Thursday.
Later that day, the PSO, reportedly annoyed by Kaloo's reporting his absence, allegedly used disrespectful language, engaged in a physical attack, and attempted to grab Kaloo by the neck before other security personnel intervened.
Kaloo expressed his intention to file a counter complaint against the policeman. He urged the Director General of Police (DGP) to conduct an inquiry and take appropriate action, noting that statements of several witnesses have already been recorded. On the other hand, the policeman has accused Kaloo and another NC leader of "assault". The J&K Police have reportedly filed an FIR against Kaloo in this case as well.
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