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Uttarakhand CM Orders Safety SOP After MLA's Alleged Assault on Officer

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Chief Secretary to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure to ensure the safety of government officers and teachers. This directive follows an incident at the Directorate of Elementary Education where an MLA allegedly assaulted the director. The Chief Minister also instructed the police to ensure robust security at government offices and take swift legal action. The alleged assault occurred during a dispute over renaming a school, leaving the director injured.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Orders Safety SOP for Govt Staff

  • SOP ordered for staff safety
  • Follows alleged assault on officer
  • DGP told to ensure office security
  • Legal action directed against culprits
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami orders SOP to ensure safety of govt officers, teachers after Dehradun directorate incident

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directs Chief Secretary to create an SOP for officer safety after an alleged assault on an education director by an MLA.

"The government has always been committed to the dignity and security of its personnel. - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, February 24

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Chief Secretary to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure to ensure the safety of officers, employees, and teachers at government offices and workplaces.

According to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office, the direction comes in the wake of concerns raised over a February 21 incident at the Directorate of Elementary Education in Dehradun. The issue was brought to the Chief Minister's notice during a meeting with office bearers of the Uttarakhand Officers, Employees and Teachers Front at his official residence on Monday.

They urged the state government to take strict and immediate measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents and to ensure a secure working environment for all personnel.

CM Dhami said the government has always been committed to the dignity and security of its personnel.

The Chief Minister called the Chief Secretary and instructed that an SOP be prepared for the safety of officers, employees, and teachers. He also directed the Director General of Police to ensure robust security arrangements at government offices and to take swift legal action in such cases.

Additionally, CM Dhami instructed the Senior Superintendent of Police, Dehradun, to take action as per rules against those responsible for the incident at the Directorate of Education.

Earlier this week, a confrontation occured at the Uttarakhand Directorate of Education when BJP MLA Umesh Sharma Kau and his supporters allegedly assaulted the Director of Primary Education, Ajay Kumar Naudiyal, during a dispute over the renaming of a school.

Naudiyal, who sustained head injuries and was rushed to Coronation Hospital, claimed the MLA and roughly 25 associates entered his office, verbally abused him, and turned to physical violence after being told that school name changes require state government approval. However, the BJP MLA refuted any claims of assault, saying that the officer had "misbehaved" with him and a family who had come to ask him about the name change of the school.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Finally! An SOP is needed, but action against the accused is needed more urgently. Why is there always a "he said, she said" when an MLA is involved? The officer was hospitalized with head injuries – that speaks volumes. Justice should be swift and visible.
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Aman W
Good move. But let's be honest, will this SOP actually change the culture of intimidation? Often, the pressure comes from within the system itself. Hope the police are given a free hand to act, regardless of political connections.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in administration, this is a serious issue. Officers are often caught between following rules and pleasing local politicians. A clear SOP and security will give them much-needed confidence to perform their duties without fear.
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Vikram M
The incident is shameful. Taking 25 people to an officer's cabin? This is goondaism, not governance. The CM's directive is correct, but the real test is in its implementation. Will the MLA face consequences, or will this be swept under the rug after some time?
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Kriti O
Respectfully, while the SOP is needed, this feels like a reactive measure. The government should also focus on proactive measures - better conflict resolution channels and ensuring politicians understand bureaucratic procedures to prevent such confrontations in the first place.

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