The authorities have suspended an officer of the rank of assistant commissioner in Rajouri district over allegations of making derogatory remarks against a particular religion.
According to an order issued by District Magistrate Rajouri Vikas Kundal, this office has received a complaint that AC Panchayat Mr Abdul Rashid Kohli has made some objectionable remarks about a particular religion.
The order reads that it is reported that Mr. Abdul Rashid Kohli said these objectionable words while having lunch at Blue Moon Restaurant, with his four other subordinates during office hours;
“This conduct of the officer is not only a violation of service conduct rules, but also an issue of hurting religious sentiments of other community and has the potential of creating Law and Order problem within the district. Therefore, keeping in view of the above facts, Mr Abdul Rashid Kholi AC Panchayat is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect,” it reads.
The order stated, “Further a committee headed by Mr. Pawan Parihar ADDC Rajouri shall enquire into the matter and report within a period of 15 days.”
