'I can always talk to you like this': On cam, IAS officer abuses woman during meeting

Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, an IAS officer, reportedly insulted a subordinate female officer during a video meeting. This incident has sparked widespread condemnation from various political parties in Jammu and Kashmir. Ranjan allegedly used derogatory language and threatened to get the officer suspended. While the labour department claimed the video is fabricated, JKAS officers assert its authenticity. Numerous calls for inquiry and action against Ranjan have been made following this incident.