M S Nazki
Poonch, Sep 06 (GNS): The Forest Department has sought registration of an FIR against two persons for allegedly attacking a Beat Guard during official duty in Poonch.
In a communication to Station House Officer, Police Station Poonch, Forest Range Officer Haveli, Poonch stated that on Sunday, September 06, during extraction of departmental firewood at Banwat from Compartment No. 182/H Beat Poonch, Forest Block Poonch for cremation purposes, two persons namely Abdul Majid son of Aziza, resident of Banwat and Mohd Aftab son of Fazal Hussain, resident of Banwat attacked Beat Guard Poonch, Mohd Shabir.
The letter states that the Beat Guard sustained multiple injuries, as is evident from the video, and his uniform was also torn while he was performing official duty. It further states that other officials also tried to brief the people regarding departmental extraction of firewood, but they attacked the Beat Guard and other officials on duty.
The Forest Range Officer has requested to arrest the accused persons under relevant sections for attempt to murder, attack during official duty, manhandling, misbehaving and life threatening.
Meanwhile police have taken cognizance.(GNS)
