India, May 30 -- LUCKNOW An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer was injured after he was allegedly attacked by a colleague during a heated argument at the income tax office in Lucknow on Thursday, triggering widespread concern within the department, said police..

According to preliminary information, the situation took an ugly turn when one officer allegedly slapped the other during a verbal duel. In retaliation, the latter allegedly picked up a glass tumbler and hurled it at the former, striking him on the head and face.

According to DCP (central) Ashish Srivastava, the injured officer lodged a complaint in this regard at the Hazratganj police station, after which he was admitted to the Civil Hospital. "The officer's condition is stab...