IAS officer’s foul language against female officer during meeting goes viral online, sparks protest from J&K officers
An IAS officer in Jammu and Kashmir is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing him using abusive language toward a female subordinate during an official meeting. The incident has sparked protests from local administrative officers who are calling for professional conduct and respect in the workplace.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace harassment and the conduct of senior government officials in India.
IAS officer’s foul language against female officer during meeting goes viral online, sparks protest from J&K officers Srinagar An Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) allegedly used inappropriate and foul language against a female officer during an online official meeting on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir, sparking protests from local officers and regional political parties. In a viral video on social media, IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, a secretary in J&K, can be seen shouting at a junior officer, Bilquis Wani, and remarked, “You are bloody shit and I am your boss, stupid”. Mr. Rajan was apparently unhappy with the performance of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in Ganderbal in central Kashmir. After the angry outburst from Mr. Ranjan, the officer retorted. by saying, “No, you cannot call me shit.” Mr. Ranjan is currently serving as Secretary, Revenue and Secretary, Labour and Employment departments, in J&K.
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in