Gajwel Tahsildar Suspended | Hyderabad, Oct 11: The Telangana government has suspended Gajwel Tahsildar Swamy in Siddipet district after he allegedly spoke insultingly to a farmer who approached him over an agricultural land problem.
District Collector K Haimavathi issued the orders on the basis of a preliminary report from the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO).
The farmer had gone to the Gajwel tahsildar’s office seeking a solution to his land problem. He is alleged to have been met with ridicule instead of reassurance. According to the allegations, the tahsildar asked him, “Haven’t you drunk pesticide yet? Are you still alive?”
The farmer reportedly asked in tears whether the official would laugh at his plight. The tahsildar is alleged to have replied that he finds it funny and that he will laugh.
Gajwel Tahsildar Suspended | Collector acts after video goes viral in Siddipet
A video of the exchange went viral on social media. Netizens, the public and farmers’ associations expressed anger and demanded strict action against the official.
The district administration responded quickly. Collector Haimavathi directed the RDO to conduct a preliminary inquiry and submit a report. The RDO’s report found that the tahsildar’s behaviour violated the rules, and the Collector suspended him on Saturday.
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She also directed Swamy not to leave headquarters without permission.
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