Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 16: Police today arrested a Personal Security Officer (PSO) of a political leader Mast Nath Yogi for opening fire with AK-47 rifle in a bid to kill the protected persons in Bhaderwah town of Doda district last night.
Arrested PSO has been identified as Akhter, a SPO from Bhaderwah, who had been posted with Mr Yogi for his protection.
Last night, Akhter opened firing on Yogi with his official AK-47 rifle at the latter’s residence in Bhaderwah town of Doda district but the political leader escaped unhurt. The local people gathered at the spot and overpowered the SPO.
They handed over the SPO to police along with his weapon.
SSP Doda Arif Mohammad Reshu said a case has been registered against the SPO and he has been arrested for attempting to kill the protected person. He added that further investigation in the case were in progress.
The weapon of the SPO and empty magazines, which he had fired, have also been seized.
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