A sub-divisional officer (SDO) was placed under suspension for describing slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden world’s best junior engineer and placing his picture in his office in Uttar Pradesh.
Ravindra Prakash Gautam, sub-divisional officer (SDO) with the Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL), placed a picture of bin Laden in his office, with a note: “Respected Osama bin Laden, world’s best junior engineer”.
After the picture went viral, the SDO was placed under suspension. The picture of bin Laden was also removed from the office.
“Managing Director of DVVNL has suspended SDO Ravindra Prakash Gautam following an inquiry into the incident,” said Farrukhabad District Magistrate Sanjay Kumar Singh.
The suspended officer has defended his actions. “Anyone can be an idol. Osama was the best junior engineer in the world. The picture has been removed, but I have several copies,” Gautam said.
