IAS officer removed after 'awkward' pictures go viral

An IAS officer in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir was on Friday removed by the state government after his "awkward" pictures on bed went viral on social media.

"Pending enquiry into his conduct, Niraj Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur is hereby attached in the office of Divisional Commissioner, Jammu," an order issued by the General Administrative Department (GAD) said.

Three pictures of the bureaucrat in an "awkward position" in bed went viral on WhatsApp and Facebook, triggering anger among the public.

In a swift action, the state government removed the officer from his post.

"We took immediate action after looking at the pictures.

We do not know whether they are true or forged. A probe has been ordered to know the truth," a senior government officer said. Anand Sharma, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Udhampur will look after the work of Kumar till further orders, Under secretary to the government, Amrik Singh, said in an order.