Jammu: The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Secretaries Association (Jammu Province) has strongly condemned the alleged assault on the Block Development Officer (BDO) Nagrota and a Panchayat Secretary by the SDPO Gandhi Nagar.
In response, the Association has announced a two-day pen-down strike across all districts of Jammu Province. During this period, Panchayat Secretaries will abstain from official duties to register their protest and express solidarity with the affected officials.
The Association has demanded the immediate suspension of the SDPO Gandhi Nagar, registration of an FIR against him, and withdrawal of the FIR filed against the BDO Nagrota. It emphasized that the safety, dignity, and respect of officers carrying out their official responsibilities must be safeguarded at all times.
While the strike has been declared for two days initially, the Association warned it could be extended if the demands remain unaddressed. However, Panchayat Secretaries assigned to election duties in the Nagrota Constituency have been instructed to continue their work without interruption.
