Jammu, Jun 25: Jammu and Kashmir Police has booked several Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for assaulting police personnel and damaging government property in Kishtwar.
The incident occurred after a police party intercepted and seized a private vehicle owned by an Army official for alleged traffic violations.
The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting at the office of the Paddar block development officer, chaired by the deputy commissioner.
In his complaint, Kotach stated that he received a call informing him about the criminal conspirac and the violent assault that took place within the premises of the police station under the direct instructions of Commanding Officer, 17 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), N Arun Gandhi.
Around 30 to 40 personnel from 17 RR, Camp Kijayee, led by Major Vikash Sharma and Naib Subedar Shankar Gurkhe, launched a "pre-planned" attack after scaling the main gate and boundary wall of the police station and were armed with lathis and other weapons, the SHO said.
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