Final Up to date:February 20, 2026, 10:39 IST
Majra Deputy Tehsildar Inder Kumar and his employees took medical depart however have been discovered holidaying in Jaisalmer. After pictures surfaced on-line, the SDM issued show-cause notices
The collective absence of officers introduced work at Majra Tehsil to a whole standstill, forcing villagers who had travelled lengthy distances to return residence with out finishing their official duties. (Consultant Picture)
A Tehsildar utilized for depart, claiming to be unwell. Whereas that in itself raised no rapid concern, what adopted definitely did. All the tehsil employees additionally went on depart, every providing totally different causes. Some cited sickness, others referred to household weddings. Nevertheless, the true purpose turned out to be totally totally different. All the group had travelled to Rajasthan for a tour. Their outing got here to mild when images and movies of their celebrations surfaced on social media, exposing the reality.
This startling and weird incident occurred in Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh. All the workers concerned at the moment are going through severe penalties.
Accused Of Misusing Medical Depart
Deputy Tehsildar Indra Kumar of Majra Tehsil, Paonta Sahib, alongside together with his employees, is accused of taking medical depart beneath the pretence of sickness after which travelling to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan for a celebration.
Following the revelation, the SDM of Paonta Sahib issued show-cause notices to all these concerned.
Social Media Posts Expose The Tour
In keeping with stories, Deputy Tehsildar Indra Kumar and his subordinates utilized for medical depart claiming they have been unwell, however as an alternative travelled to Jaisalmer for a leisure journey. Their plan unravelled when images and movies of them having fun with themselves have been uploaded on social media. As quickly because the matter got here to the eye of SDM Gunjeet Singh Cheema, he ordered rapid motion.
These concerned within the journey included the Tehsildar, three Patwaris, one Kanungo, three feminine staff, and one other clerk. The Tehsildar reportedly cited excessive sugar ranges as the rationale for his depart, whereas the opposite staff supplied varied private grounds.
Present-Trigger Notices Issued
SDM Gunjeet Singh Cheema confirmed that show-cause notices had been issued to all employees members who have been on depart, together with Naib Tehsildar Indra Kumar, in search of their explanations. Moreover, a proof has been sought from the Tehsildar of Paonta Sahib concerning how such a lot of depart functions have been accredited concurrently.
The SDM said that he had instructed all of the involved staff to share their present places, however none complied. He additional emphasised that such negligence and indiscipline in official duties wouldn’t be tolerated beneath any circumstances.
Public Inconvenience And Anger
The collective absence of officers introduced work at Majra Tehsil to a whole standstill. Villagers who had travelled lengthy distances for official issues have been pressured to return with out finishing their work.
The incident triggered widespread public anger. Native residents have demanded the rapid suspension of the officers discovered negligent and known as for strict authorized motion in opposition to these accountable.
Sirmaur, India, India
February 20, 2026, 10:39 IST
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