Two held for assaulting govt employee in Pulwama: Police

Srinagar, Dec 23: Police in south Kashmir's Pulwama district have arrested two persons for allegedly assaulting a public servant, officials said today.

An official said the police acted swiftly following a complaint from the District Mineral Officer's office regarding the assault of a mining department employee, Mohammad Amin Sheikh.

"In response, FIR No. 94/2024 was registered at Police Station Litter under relevant sections of law and investigation was launched immediately to apprehend the culprits," said the official.

"Through professional and prompt efforts, the accused persons were identified as Javid Ahmad Mir son of Bashir Ahmad Mir and Shamim Ahmad Mir son of Gh Ahmad Mir, both residents of Petipora. Within 24 hours of the incident, both the suspected persons were arrested."