Chhattisgarh official removed after video shows him hitting man for violating Covid norms

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has removed District Collector Ranbir Sharma who was seen slapped a man and smashing his phone in a video that went viral on social media on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday removed IAS Ranbir Sharma as Surajpur district collector for slapping a man who allegedly violated Covid-19 norms in the state. Ranbir Sharma has been removed with immediate effect. A video of the incident showed Ranbir Sharma slapping a man who was, as alleged, violating the Covid restrictions, enforced to contain the spread of the infection. The youth was reportedly out to buy some medicine. Ranbir Sharma was also seen asking the police officers who accompanied him to beat the man and ordered an FIR against him. The video was shared multiple times on social media and drew criticism from several quarters.