In a live video call on 27 March 2026, Secretary Labour and Employment IAS officer Kumar Rajiv Ranjan berated junior officer Beenish Wani, shouting the profanity "bloody shit" and insisting "I am your boss"—a clip that quickly went viral across state social media.
The Jammu and Kashmir Gazette, dated 28 March, announced a formal inquiry into the alleged misconduct and a new conduct code, citing Rule 3 of the 1971 Employees (Conduct) Rules to reinforce integrity and discipline among public servants.
The General Administration Department’s circular warns that any use of derogatory, threatening or inappropriate language will invite strict action, and directs administrative secretaries, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, heads of departments and managing directors to circulate the directive and enforce compliance at all levels.
With the inquiry underway, the state’s top leadership will review the findings and decide on disciplinary measures, underscoring the government’s commitment to workplace respect and professional decorum.