‘You Are B****y S**t’: IAS Officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Faces Inquiry Over Abusive Remarks Against Woman Colleague
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a 15-day inquiry into allegations that IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan abused Assistant Director Beenish Wani during an online review meeting. The action follows a viral video of the incident and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s intervention to prevent retaliatory action against the woman officer.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an inquiry into allegations that senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan used abusive language against a junior woman colleague during an online meeting. The decision came after a video of the incident went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. The inquiry committee has been directed to submit its report within 15 days.
IAS Officer Mandeep Kaur Appointed Inquiry Officer
Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, has been appointed as the inquiry officer to investigate the alleged misconduct by Ranjan, Secretary of the Labour and Employment Department. Amit Vermani, Additional Secretary in the General Administration Department, will serve as the presiding officer.
The inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and the allegations against Ranjan. The government has set a 15-day deadline for the submission of the report. Who Is Divya Mittal? Ex-IAS Officer Launches 'Jan Neeti Bharat Party' Ahead of 2027 UP Elections.
Jammu and Kashmir Orders Inquiry Into IAS Officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan’s Abusive Remarks Against Woman Colleague
“YOUR ARE A BLOODY SHIT!”
IAS Officer Rajeev Ranjan abusive tirade on a woman colleague in J&K goes viral.
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— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) October 16, 2026
Viral Video Shows IAS Officer Abusing Woman Colleague
The action follows the circulation of a video from an online review meeting held to discuss Mission YUVA, a government initiative focused on entrepreneurship and self-employment.
During the meeting, Ranjan was seen losing his temper while Assistant Director Beenish Wani was flagging coordination issues related to the implementation of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). Who Is Divya Mittal? IAS Officer Resigns After 13-Year Civil Service Career.
In the video, Ranjan could be heard shouting, "Shut up. Shut up. Don't explain," while interrupting Wani.
When Wani objected to being interrupted, Ranjan allegedly told her, "You are b****y st."** Wani responded, "You can't call me st."**
Ranjan then reportedly replied, "I am your boss," before calling for her suspension.
The video triggered criticism over the alleged use of abusive language by a senior government official against a junior woman colleague during an official meeting.
Omar Abdullah Seeks Protection for Woman Officer
Following the controversy, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote to Chief Secretary Atul Dulloo, asking him to ensure that no retaliatory action is taken against Wani.
The intervention came amid concerns that the woman officer could face adverse consequences after the confrontation with her senior colleague.
The state government’s inquiry is expected to examine the allegations and establish the circumstances surrounding the exchange. Further action, if any, will depend on the findings of the inquiry.
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