Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an FIR against National Conference (NC) MLA Altaf Ahmad Kaloo and the party’s additional spokesperson Umesh Talashi over an alleged assault on a Personal Security Officer (PSO) deployed for the legislator’s security.The case was registered following a written complaint by the police official, who alleged that he was assaulted during an argument while he was performing his security duties. Police have started an investigation into the incident.Key HighlightsFIR registered against NC MLA Altaf Ahmad Kaloo and Umesh TalashiComplaint was filed by a police official serving as the MLA’s PSOIncident allegedly followed a heated exchangePolice registered the case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya SanhitaInvestigation into the allegations is underwayFIR Against NC MLA and Party SpokespersonAccording to the complaint, the police official was deployed as the Personal Security Officer of Pahalgam MLA Altaf Ahmad Kaloo. The complainant alleged that a disagreement occurred while he was on duty, after which the MLA and Umesh Talashi allegedly assaulted him.Reports said the official sustained injuries during the alleged incident and subsequently approached the police with a written complaint.The FIR has been registered at a police station in Anantnag district under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Reports identify the case as FIR No. 332.Police Begin InvestigationJammu and Kashmir Police are examining the allegations and the circumstances surrounding the reported altercation. Statements from the people involved and other available evidence are expected to form part of the investigation.Police sources cited in local reports said further legal action will depend on verification of the allegations and the evidence collected during the investigation.The allegations against the MLA and party spokesperson have not been established in court. The FIR marks the beginning of the investigation, and the accused will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations through the legal process.
