Engineer Suspended for Shocking Comment at Power Department Meeting

A superintendent engineer in Uttar Pradesh's power department was suspended after a video showed him suggesting that locked houses, during electricity dues recovery, be 'set on fire'. His remark caused outrage, leading state officials to promise action for unprofessional conduct and inappropriate language.

A superintendent engineer from Uttar Pradesh's power department faced suspension after a controversial video emerged online. The footage captured the engineer, Dheeraj Jaiswal, stating that houses locked during electricity due recoveries should be 'set on fire'.

The incident sparked widespread condemnation from state power officials, who pledged to discipline such misconduct and inappropriate language. The video's circulation led authorities in Lucknow to intervene.

Isha Duhan, Managing Director of Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, emphasized the importance of treating consumers with respect. Duhan stated the need for official accountability, highlighting that behavior like Jaiswal's tarnishes the department's reputation.

(With inputs from agencies.)