Srinagar, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an in-depth inquiry into allegations of misconduct involving Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, and Beenish Wani, JKAS, Assistant Director, Employment, Ganderbal, following reports in print and electronic media.
According to Government Order No. 1654-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on Thursday, Mandeep Kaur, IAS (AGMUT: 2004), Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, has been appointed as the inquiry officer.
The order directs Kaur to submit her report within 15 days from the date of issuance.
Amit Vermani, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department, has been appointed as the presenting officer in the matter.
The order was issued by M. Raju, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department.
The inquiry follows controversy over an incident involving the Labour and Employment Department, which drew public attention after reports and video clips concerning an interaction between the senior IAS officer and the woman JKAS officer circulated in the media.
National Conference MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, had also criticised the alleged conduct of the senior officer, expressing concern over the reported treatment of the woman officer and an alleged threat to her career.
The inquiry is expected to examine the matter, with the government order requiring the inquiry officer to submit her findings within the stipulated 15-day period.
