J-K Government Orders Inquiry Into Babu's Abuse of Female Officer
The inquiry follows viral footage that drew NCW cognizance and prompted calls for strict action after alleged abuse of a junior officer.
- On Friday, the Jammu and Kashmir government ordered an inquiry into alleged misconduct by Administrative Secretary Kumar Rajeev Ranjan following a viral video showing him verbally abusing Assistant Director Beenish Wani during a virtual meeting.
- During a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, Ranjan allegedly shouted at Wani to 'shut up' and referred to her as 'bloody shit,' with the footage surfacing on social media on Thursday.
- Commissioner-Secretary Mandeep Kaur has been appointed as the inquiry officer, directed to submit her report within 15 days, while Ranjan previously faced a 2020 arrest by the CBI in an arms licence scam.
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah instructed officials to ensure Wani faces no retributive action, while the National Commission for Women demanded an Action Taken Report within seven days, emphasizing workplace dignity.
- Political leaders including National Conference President Farooq Abdullah and the BJP demanded accountability, as the JKAS Association observed a one-day 'pen-down' strike to protest the alleged humiliation.
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NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of IAS Officer Allegedly Humiliating Junior Woman Officer in J&K; Political Leaders Condemn His Conduct
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of a viral video allegedly showing senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Administrative Secretary, Labour & Employment Department, Jammu and Kashmir, verbally abusing, humiliating and threatening junior woman officer, Assistant Director (JKAS), during an official review meeting. India News | NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of IAS Off…
IAS 'abuse' row in J-K: JKAS association calls for pen-down strike; LG, CM Omar Abdullah order probe
The interim committee of the JKAS Association has decided to hold a one-day 'pen-down' strike to protest the alleged humiliation of a female JKAS officer during an official meeting on October 14.
J-K government orders inquiry into babu's abuse of female officer
The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated a thorough inquiry into allegations of misconduct against IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, who is accused of using abusive language towards a female JKAS officer during a recent virtual review meeting, an incident that has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for strict action.
Misogynistic Remarks by IAS Officer Sparks Controversy
A video depicting a confrontation between Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, a senior bureaucrat in Jammu and Kashmir, and Beenish Wani, a female officer, has sparked significant reactions on social media. Ranjan serves as the Secretary of the Labour and Employment Department, while Wani holds the position of Assistant Director within the same department, and is a […]
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