Dharamshala, Feb. 13 -- After the recent attack on Mandi sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) during a surprise inspection to check illegal mining on the banks of Beas, the Himachal Pradesh IAS Officers' Association has urged the state government to strengthen security measures for officers engaged in law and order duties, including PSOs for SDMs.

The body in a statement, while condemning the attack on Mandi SDM Om Kant Thakur, said this brazen act of violence against a public servant performing his lawful duties is not only an attack on an individual but also a challenge to the law and order authorities.

The police have arrested one individual for allegedly attacking the SDM while the latter was out for a surprise inspection to check illega...