'I can always talk to you like this': On cam, IAS officer abuses woman during meeting

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1. Fri, 16 October 2026

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   • Times of India02:33first to report
     'I can always talk to you like this': On cam, IAS officer abuses woman during meeting

     Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, an IAS officer, reportedly insulted a subordinate female officer during a video meeting. This incident has sparked widespread condemnation from various political parties in Jammu and Kashmir. Ranjan allegedly used derogatory language and threatened to get the officer suspended. While the labour department claimed the video is fabricated, JKAS officers assert its authenticity. Numerous calls for inquiry and action against Ranjan have been made following this incident.

   • Times of India07:05
     ‘Not in keeping with expected standards’: J&K CM takes note of IAS ‘abusing’ colleague

     Omar Abdullah has raised concerns regarding the misconduct of IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan towards junior JKAS officer Beenish Wani. A video surfaced showing Ranjan's abusive behavior during an online meeting, which has sparked widespread outrage. Abdullah has instructed the chief secretary to protect Wani from any potential retaliatory actions post-incident. Political parties are demanding action against Ranjan for his behavior during the meeting.

   • webindia123.com08:31
     NCW takes suo motu cognizance of IAS Officer allegedly humiliating junior woman officer in J&K; Political leaders condemn his conduct