A taste of crocodile in Thailand lands Madhya Pradesh civic officer in hot water
A municipal officer from Ujjain, India, is under investigation after a viral video showed him eating crocodile meat in Thailand. The official is facing scrutiny for failing to obtain mandatory government permission for his foreign travel.
Why it matters
This case highlights the strict administrative protocols governing the conduct and travel of public servants in India.
INDORE: A taste of the exotic has turned into an unexpected official headache for a Madhya Pradesh civic officer. A video purportedly showing Ujjain Municipal Corporation building officer Rajkumar Rathore and his wife sampling crocodile meat during a holiday in Thailand has gone viral.However, it is the paperwork behind the trip, rather than the unusual dish, that has put the officer under scrutiny.Rathore is learnt to have travelled abroad without obtaining the mandatory permission.The video, reportedly shared on Rathore’s wife’s social media account, shows the couple standing near what appears to be a restaurant or food stall, where they are served what the caption describes as crocodile meat.
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