National Conference MLA Altaf Kaloo and Spokesperson Umesh Bhat Charged After PSO Files FIR in Anantnag

Anantnag: The police of Jammu and Kashmir have formally registered a case against National Conference legislator Altaf Ahmad Wani, popularly known as Altaf Kaloo, together with party spokesperson Umesh Bhat. The complaint originates from a grievance submitted by the MLA’s Personal Security Officer (PSO).

The FIR was logged at Sadar Anantnag Police Station under Sections 121 and 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigators are now examining the facts surrounding the allegation.

Dispute Allegedly Arose During a Security Duty

According to the PSO’s statement, a verbal confrontation broke out while he was on duty safeguarding the legislator. The argument allegedly escalated, prompting the officer to claim that Kaloo and Bhat assaulted him physically.

The officer further asserted that he sustained injuries, which led him to file the complaint and trigger the FIR.

The matter remains under investigation, and no court has yet substantiated either version of events.

MLA Refutes the Allegations

Altaf Kaloo has categorically rejected the accusations, describing them as baseless. He says he raised concerns with security officials after noticing the PSO’s repeated absence from his post.

Kaloo maintains that he informed the Senior Superintendent of Police (Security) and requested verification. He alleges that the officer responded by pushing him during the subsequent encounter.

The legislator has appealed to senior police authorities, including the IGP of Kashmir and the SSP of Anantnag, to conduct a neutral inquiry.

Police Weigh Both Accounts

The FIR outlines two conflicting narratives. The PSO contends he was attacked while performing his duties; Kaloo, in contrast, offers a different version of the incident.

Kaloo has hinted at lodging a counter‑complaint against the officer and urges investigators to scrutinise all statements and evidence before proceeding further.

Authorities have opened a formal probe to ascertain the exact circumstances of the reported clash and to establish the factual matrix of the case.

It is crucial to remember that an FIR merely records a complaint; it does not equate to guilt. Any subsequent legal action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.