MLA’s ‘jhunjhuna’ offer offends SDM in Kaithal, officer files police complaint

Speaking to The Indian Express, the SDM said, “I have filed a complaint with the Kaithal SP seeking registration of an FIR against the legislator. He tried to influence the outcome of the inquiry I was conducting into the shops and accused me of corruption without evidence. I will also issue a legal notice for criminal defamation.” He added that a copy of the complaint had been sent to the Kaithal Deputy Commissioner too.
Explaining the situation, the SDM stated, “In Guhla, the panchayat samiti owns several shops. Some had greater length, and those with smaller shops demanded equal extension. While the work was underway, objections were raised, and the construction was halted until my inquiry was complete. The procedures were found to be in accordance with the rules, and I have submitted my report to the Deputy Commissioner.”

Hans, however, dismissed the allegations as baseless. He said, “If he doesn’t even answer my calls, how could I possibly pressure him? I noticed illegal work being carried out at night near the shops, barely a hundred metres from his residence. I tried calling him seven or eight times, but he did not respond. When he finally answered after half an hour, I informed him about the ongoing work, yet he did not come to the spot. Only when we planned a protest did he arrive.”
Describing the confrontation at the office, Hans added, “I stood outside his office for half an hour. He refused to come out until I insisted. When he finally did, he avoided my questions. That is when I told him, ‘You have no authority here, take this toy and keep playing with it.’”