Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh): A photo circulating on social media shows three employees gambling at the Janpad Panchayat Office in Varasivani. In view of the serious matter, Collector Girish Kumar Mishra has suspended the three employees with immediate effect and dispersed them to the District Panchayat Office Balaghat until the investigations are complete.
It is reported that the district Varasivani office has long been a location for gambling and alcohol consumption by various individuals, leading to regular complaints from the public. The photo, said to have been taken on Friday evening, clearly shows three persons identified as Panchayat Coordination Officer Rajkumar Dhok, Mahesh Kumbare, and an Assistant Grade-III Manoj Chaure, involved in gambling activities.
In response to the reports, Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat Varasivani has proposed to the Collector to immediately suspend the three employees. Acting on the proposal, Collector Girish Kumar Mishra has issued the order of suspension on the three employees.
The Panchayat institution is a government body that deals with local government in India. Janpad Panchayat is the district governing body and its office in Varasivani at Balaghat falls under the larger administrative district of Balaghat. The district headquarters is under the authority of the Collector, who is responsible for executing the orders of the state government in the region.
Collector Girish Kumar Mishra has been the Collector of Balaghat since 2018. He is known for his problem-solving skills and is an effective leader with a knack for public service. He is dedicated to upholding the rule of law and has recently taken action against three employees involved in gambling activities. Under his guidance, the district will be sure to see better governance.
