Poonch, Sep 06: In a communication to the Station House Officer, Police Station Poonch, the Forest Range Officer, Haveli, Poonch, stated that on Sunday, September 06, during the extraction of departmental firewood at Banwat from Compartment No. 182/H of Beat Poonch, Forest Block Poonch, for cremation purposes, two persons allegedly attacked Beat Guard Poonch, Mohd Shabir.
According to the communication, the Beat Guard sustained multiple injuries, as was evident from a video, while his uniform was also torn during the alleged assault.
The Forest Range Officer has requested police to take action against the accused under relevant provisions of law, citing allegations including attempt to murder, assault during official duty, manhandling, misbehaviour and life-threatening acts.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the matter.
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