In a shocking incident, tiles bearing pictures of Mahatma Gandhi and the national emblem were used inside toilets built under the Swachh Bharat Mission in Bulandshahr’s Ichhawari village.
Following the investigation, rural development officer Santosh Kumar was suspended and a notice was served. (ANI Photo)
The matter came to light after villagers protested and leaked video footage of the toilets on various social media platforms.
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“These tiles were set up on the orders of the village head. When we complained against it, we were told not to interfere as it was a decision of higher authorities,” a local told ANI.
Soon after the incident was reported to the district administration, officials examined the case and found the tiles bearing national symbols on walls of toilets.
Following the investigation, rural development officer Santosh Kumar was suspended and a notice was served to Gram Pradhan Savitri Devi.
“Around 508 toilets were built under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in this village. There were 13 toilets with symbols of Mahatma Gandhi and Ashoka Chakra. We have formed a team and inspected all the toilets. We have removed these tiles,” said District Panchayati Raj Officer (DPRO) Bulandshahr Amarjeet Singh.
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“Besides the suspension of rural development officer, a notice was served to Gram Pradhan Savitri Devi. All the government accounts of Savitri have been seized. Appointing authority has been asked to take action against the officers involved in it,” he added.
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“Besides the suspension of rural development officer, a notice was served to Gram Pradhan Savitri Devi. All the government accounts of Savitri have been seized. Appointing authority has been asked to take action against the officers involved in it,” he added.
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A case has been registered and strict action is ensured against the accused.
(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)
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