IAS officer, booked for abusing, attacking cops at Bengaluru pub, transferred
An IAS officer in Andhra Pradesh has been transferred following a criminal case filed against him for allegedly abusing and assaulting police officers at a Bengaluru pub. The incident gained significant attention after video footage went viral, prompting government action.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of accountability for high-ranking government officials and the impact of social media on public pressure for disciplinary action.
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government cracked the whip on Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) Project Director Vikas Marmat after Bengaluru police registered a criminal case against him and three others following a pub brawl and the alleged abuse and attempted assault of police personnel on October 10.The 2019-batch IAS officer and his three associates — Abhay Uday Singh, a real estate businessman; Nitish, the owner of a competitive exam coaching centre in Bihar; and Roshan, a bouncer — were booked by Cubbon Park police for allegedly abusing and attempting to assault a team of police personnel, including police inspector Arun Salunke, at an upscale bar and restaurant on Residency Road in Bengaluru around 1.30am on October 10.The IAS officer was named as the primary accused, while the others were listed as co-accused.
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