NC legislator alleges bodyguard ‘attacked him’; police accuse him of ‘assault’

Ruling National Conference (NC) legislator Altaf Kaloo alleged on Friday that his bodyguard had “grabbed him by the neck” during a fracas over his reported truancy. Meanwhile the J&K Police have lodged an FIR against Mr. Kaloo for “assaulting a policeman on duty”.

“My Personal Security Officer (PSO) had been absent for a few days which I formally reported to officials on Thursday. Later that afternoon, the PSO, annoyed at my reporting his absence, used disrespectful language, launched a physical attack, and tried to grab me by the neck, before other security personnel intervened,” said Mr. Kaloo.

The legislator said he was mulling “filing a counter complaint” against the policeman. “I urge the DGP to hold an inquiry and take action. Statements of several witnesses have already been recorded,” said Mr. Kaloo.

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.