Jammu, Nov. 11 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Monday, attached sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Sunil Singh, Gandhi Nagar with the police headquarters after he allegedly assaulted an administrative officer here.

The JKAS officer, Azhar Khan serving as block development officer, on election duty for the Nagrota bypoll, was repeatedly slapped by the SDPO. The CCTV footage showing the assault has gone viral on social sites.

"In the interest of administration, Sunil Singh, DSP, PID No. ARP983409, SDPO Gandhi Nagar, Jammu is hereby transferred with immediate effect. He shall report to PHQ (police headquarters) for further posting.Consequent upon the above, Kuljit Singh, DSP, SDPO Basohli is transferred and posted as SDPO Gandhi Naga...