Army commanding officer, soldiers booked for 'assaulting' police personnel at Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar station
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have filed an FIR against Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for allegedly storming a police station and assaulting officers. The conflict reportedly began after police seized a private vehicle belonging to an Army official for traffic violations.
Why it matters
This rare public confrontation between state police and the military highlights significant institutional friction and potential jurisdictional overreach.
“Jammu and Kashmir Police has booked several Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for allegedly storming a police station in Kishtwar district, assaulting police personnel and damaging government property,” officials said on Thursday (June 25, 2026).
The article relies on police reports and FIR details while acknowledging the Army's statement that an investigation is underway.
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