Chhattisgarh: In a viral video, Surajpur District Collector Ranbir Sharma was seen slapping a person and slamming his phone on the ground, for allegedly violating COVID19 lockdown guidelines.
After this incident, video were shared widely on social media. The IAS officer has been removed and departmental proceedings to be initiated.
IAS Association strongly condemns the behaviour of Collector Surajpur, Chhattisgarh. It is unacceptable & against basic tenets of service & civility. Civil servants must have empathy &provide healing touch to society at all times, more so in these difficult times: IAS Association
— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2021
According to reports, First Information Report has been filed against the man for speeding and not stopping his two-wheeler despite being told to do so.
#Chhattisgarh IAS officer slaps man, smashes phone for allegedly violating #COVID19 lockdown guidelines. pic.twitter.com/nvDaoTaoHk
— Neha Singh (@NehaSingh1912) May 23, 2021
Surajpur Dist Collector said he was out for vaccination but there was no proper document. Later, he said he was going to visit his grandmother. I slapped him in heat of moment when he misbehaved. He was 23-24 y/o & not 13. I regret & apologise for my behaviour.
#Chhattisgarh: “I slapped him in heat of moment when he misbehaved. He was 23-24 y/o & not 13. I regret & apologise for my behaviour.” pic.twitter.com/ZlHIaaQyFm
— Neha Singh (@NehaSingh1912) May 23, 2021
