The officer accused of posting obscene photographs in a WhatsApp group created by the administration to prevent corona infection has been removed. The DM took this action after the investigation report of the CDO. An explanation is also sought from the accused officer in three days. The Covid-19 WhatsApp group was formed on the initiative of DM Mangesh Ghildiyal to oversee the observance of lockdown and social distancing.

CM Baghel seeks help from PM Modi over loss to the state due to lockdown

The group included CDO, DDO, BDO, CMO, DDO, CBO, ACO and other district and block-level officials. The next morning as soon as the officers opened the mobile, everyone was stunned to see this photo.

Coronavirus released from Wuhan lab, I have evidence: Donald Trump

DM had handed over the investigation to the CDO. On Thursday, after receiving the investigation report, the DM removed the block level officer from his post. He also warned of strict departmental action against him for not providing clarification. These officers were to retire after two months.

Tarun Bajaj took over as new secretary of the economic department