An administrative office in the Katihar district of Bihar turned into a makeshift wrestling ring after a severe altercation broke out between top-ranking officials and staff members. Instead of serving as a place for public grievance redressal and file management, the local revenue office witnessed high-voltage drama that has raised serious questions about the decorum and functioning of the local administration.
The dispute inside the Sadar circle office quickly escalated from a verbal argument into a physical scuffle between Circle Officer Sonu Bhagat and Head Clerk Sanjay Verma. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed inside the premises, and the leaked footage clearly shows both individuals arguing fiercely before pushing and shoving each other. The spectacle of responsible government employees brawling inside a public office has left the entire revenue department deeply embarrassed.
Matter reaches the local police station
The confrontation did not remain confined within the office walls, as both parties subsequently approached the local Sahayak police station to submit formal complaints against each other. According to local sources, the underlying trigger for the clash is rumored to be related to file processing disputes and alleged unauthorized collections, though official authorities have not confirmed these claims. The exact catalyst behind the altercation will only be determined once the ongoing probe concludes.
Another notable aspect surrounding the incident is the recent background of the circle officer. Sonu Bhagat had recently returned to active duty after undergoing an eye surgery. He had sustained injuries to his eye during stone-pelting incidents amid a student protest prior to this incident. However, mere days after rejoining his official duties, the intense clash erupted inside the workspace.
District administration initiates formal inquiry
Taking strict cognizance of the indiscipline, District Magistrate Ashutosh Dwivedi has ordered a comprehensive inquiry and formed a dedicated team to investigate the matter. The inquiry panel is currently scrutinizing the CCTV footage, evaluating the formal complaints filed by both sides, and recording statements to uncover the sequence of events. The primary question on everyone's mind remains what exactly triggered such intense animosity inside a workspace meant for public service.
