JKAS Officers To Go On Mass Leave After BDO Assault

2025-11-11 12:03:16

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Jammu ~ Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers have announced mass casual leave following the alleged assault and harassment of the Block Development Officer (BDO) Nagrota by a police officer during election duty.

In a letter addressed to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the officers expressed deep anguish and outrage over what they termed as an“unfortunate and shocking incident” involving the physical assault and subsequent filing of a“false and fabricated FIR” against the BDO by the concerned Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO).

The letter states that the BDO was performing his lawful election duties as Nodal Officer (Transport) when the incident occurred. The JKAS fraternity described the act as“unwarranted, unjustifiable, and deeply demoralising,” emphasising that such behaviour undermines the morale of officers working diligently to ensure impartial elections and public service.

“This incident has severely shaken the morale of the entire JKAS fraternity and raises serious concerns regarding the safety, dignity, and institutional protection of civil officers performing statutory and election-related functions,” the letter reads.

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