Gujarat Government Retires Two IAS Officers Under Operation Gangajal
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
The Gujarat government has compulsorily retired IAS officers K Rajesh and Gaurav Dahiya as part of an initiative called Operation Gangajal. This state-led exercise targets officials facing serious misconduct, corruption allegations, and ongoing disciplinary proceedings. K Rajesh, a 2011-batch officer, was previously suspended following his arrest by the CBI in 2022 on charges of bribery and money laundering. Gaurav Dahiya, a 2010-batch officer, faced disciplinary action after a state inquiry committee found substance in allegations of professional misconduct and bigamy. The government action concludes their service following these separate legal and administrative investigations.
Why it matters
The move signals a stricter administrative crackdown on corruption and misconduct within the state's bureaucracy, directly affecting the career standing of senior civil servants.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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