Panchayat Secretary Arrested for SDM Office Assault

Narayan Singh, a panchayat secretary in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, was arrested for attacking the Sub-Divisional Magistrate during an official meeting. Charged with assault and intimidation, Singh also injured others trying to intervene. The police have registered multiple charges against him under various sections of BNS.

In a dramatic turn of events in Shimla's Dodra-Kwar sub-division, a panchayat secretary has been taken into police custody for allegedly attacking the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) during an official meeting.

The accused, identified as Narayan Singh of Jakha gram panchayat, faces charges including assault on a public servant and criminal intimidation, according to police reports.

Witnesses reported that Singh stormed the SDM's office, hurling abuse and issuing threats. Intervention from bystanders led to a wider scuffle, resulting in injuries to a government clerk and a head constable.

(With inputs from agencies.)