The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Sabalgarh in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district was suspended for allegedly misbehaving with a woman and carrying out irregular transfer of patwaris (revenue department official), Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday.
There can be no compromise on decorum in public service, Yadav said while ordering the suspension of SDM Arvind Mahour.
"Following serious complaints against Sabalgarh SDM Arvind Mahour of misbehaving with a woman and irregular transfers of patwaris, instructions have been issued for his immediate suspension. The Chambal Commissioner has also been directed to initiate disciplinary action," Yadav said in a post on X.
During a public hearing on Tuesday, the woman's family had submitted a complaint to Collector Ankit Asthana, which included a video. They alleged that Mahour had been making obscene calls to their daughter for a year, and would abuse and threaten her whenever she hung up or switched off her phone. They also claimed he was harassing the entire family.
Collector Asthana confirmed that a show-cause notice was issued to Mahour based on the complaint and he was subsequently transferred to the headquarters. Officials have since appointed Megha Tiwari as the new SDM for Sabalgarh.
Mahour initially claimed to have no knowledge of the issue, but later admitted he had been informed by the collector's office. He maintained, however, that he did not know the complainant's family.
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