Jammu: Election officer assaulted by police officer during public altercation
In Jammu's Gandhi Nagar, a Block Development Officer named Azhar Khan was allegedly assaulted by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Sunil Jasrotia after a road accident on November 10.
The dispute started when Khan, reportedly driving on the wrong side, got into an argument with a matador driver who accused him of intimidation.
What happened next?
Things escalated when SDPO Jasrotia allegedly slapped and kicked Khan in front of bystanders—a moment that was caught on video and quickly went viral.
Afterward, Khan faced an FIR, while Jasrotia was suspended and is now under official inquiry.
The incident has sparked protests from JKAS officers and local groups demanding fair action, with groups demanding that action be taken against both parties, regardless of their official positions.