Gaurav Kumar Singh replaces Ranbir Sharma as Collector of Chhattisgarh's Surajpur

Gaurav Kumar Singh replaces Ranbir Sharma as Collector of Chhattisgarh's Surajpur
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Updated: May 23, 2021 13:02 IST
Surajpur (Chhatisgarh) [India], May 23 (ANI): Chhattisgarh government on Sunday appointed Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Gaurav Kumar Singh as the new Collector of Surajpur replacing Ranbir Sharma who was removed from the post after a controversial video went viral in which he was seen slapping a youth.
Earlier today, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the incident was condemnable and that he has directed the District Collector to be removed from charge immediately.
"Misbehaviour by an official is unacceptable. I am upset about this incident. I apologise to the youth and his family," Baghel had tweeted in Hindi.

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