Chhattisgarh CM removes Surajpur collector for slapping youth
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Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 12:03 PM IST
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The collector s act drew sharp criticism on social media platforms with people demanding his removal and registration of an FIR against him. The collector later apologised for his act.
Chhattisgarh: CM Bhupesh Baghel Suspends Surajpur Collector Ranbir Sharma for slapping youth
The collector of Chhattisgarh s Surajpur district, Ranbir Sharma, was removed from the post on Sunday after a viral video showed him slapping a man and throwing his mobile phone for alleged COVID-19 norms violation.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel issued instructions for the removal of the IAS officer from the post.
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Gaurav Kumar Singh replaces Ranbir Sharma as Collector of Chhattisgarh s Surajpur ANI | 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.
Surajpur Collector slapping youth (Pic via Screengrab)
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has ordered removal of Surajpur Collector Ranbir Sharma after a video of him went viral on social media in which he can be seen slapping a youth for violating lockdown rules.
The incident was followed by an uproar on social media platform with netizens demanding action against the DM.
Condemning the act, Baghel said that he got to know about the incident through social media. Such conduct is not acceptable in the official life of any officer. I am upset with this incident. I apologize to the young man and his family, Baghel said in his tweet. R