Officers can’t work when the very foundations of the country are shaking: IAS officer Senthil
Mangaluru: In a surprise move, Sasikanth Senthil Senior IAS officer and Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Dakshina Kannada District announced his resignation on Friday, to his post in the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) citing personal reasons.
"I have taken this decision as I feel that it is unethical for me to continue as a civil servant in the government when the fundamental building blocks of our diverse democracy are being compromised in an unprecedented manner. I also feel strongly that the coming days will present extremely difficult challenges to the basic fabric of our nation" Senthil has stated in his Resignation letter.
Speaking exclusively to Vartha Bharati over telephone, Senthil explained the reasons behind his decision and also spoke about his future plans.
Excerpts:
What is the reason behind this sudden and surprising move?
As I have clearly stated in my Resignation letter, I have rendered my my resignation due to personal reasons. It is in no way connected to any person or any particular event in my current profile as the Deputy Commissioner of the Dakshina Kannada District.
In your letter, you have said, "the fundamental building blocks of our diverse democracy are being compromised in an unprecedented manner". Will you Please elaborate?
As a citizen of this Country I have my own concepts and perceptions about the Country and the society. That is my observation as a citizen of this country. Today, I feel all these perceptions of mine are being questioned. My conscience does not permit me to work under such circumstances.
A lot of people feel that the State needs the services of officers of your kind.
There are many other good officers in the State. If I resign and go, other good officers will come here and will serve the people.
Do you think it is right for an officer like you to take such a sudden decision?
When the very foundations of the country are shaking how do you expect any officer to function smoothly? Today the very idea of
our country is under threat. This has nothing to do about the Dakshina Kannada District or our State. I have absolutely no problem with people of this District or about the State Politics. I have received very good support here.
Do you plan to enter politics now?
I don’t have any such plans at the moment. I am yet to determine a future role for myself. However, please rest assured that I intend to remain active in public life. Very soon, I will address the media about it.
READ ALSO: Dakshina Kannada DC Sasikanth Senthil resigns from IAS
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Police inspector suspended in UP's Ballia for making 'obscene' remarks against rape survivor
Ballia (PTI): A police inspector has been suspended here for allegedly using abusive and obscene language during a phone conversation with a 33-year-old rape survivor, officials said on Wednesday.
The action came after an audio clip, purportedly of Inspector Naresh Malik of the Crime Branch, went viral on social media on Monday.
In the clip, he is allegedly heard speaking to the woman in an objectionable manner during his earlier posting as inspector (crime) at the local Ubhaon police station.
According to the police, a case was registered on February 20 at the Ubhaon police station based on the woman's complaint.
The woman had alleged that a forest department sub-inspector, Ugrasen Kumar Jaiswal, raped her about six months ago on the pretext of marriage. She also alleged that he threatened to kill her if she pursued the complaint.
In a separate complaint sent to the deputy inspector general of police, the survivor alleged that Malik and SHO Sanjay Shukla had called her and used abusive and obscene language, asking her to meet them alone. She further alleged that they told her her case would be helped only if she "satisfied" them, and that Malik even offered her money during the conversation.
Superintendent of Police Omveer Singh said the matter came to his notice on Monday, following which Malik was placed under suspension with immediate effect.
An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations, and Additional Superintendent of Police (North) Dinesh Kumar Shukla has been assigned to probe the matter, Singh said.
"Strict action will be taken against the accused based on the findings of the inquiry," the SP added.
_vb_76.jpeg)