Haryana shifts Karnal SDM Ayush Sinha post furore over “crack the heads” remark

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 1

Giving in to pressure from the Opposition and farmers’ unions for action against Karnal SDM Ayush Sinha, the Haryana Government today issued his transfer orders.

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A video purportedly showing him directing cops to “crack the heads” of anybody trying to cross the barricades during a protest by farmers on August 28 had gone viral.

Sinha has been posted as Additional Secretary, Citizen Resources Information Department (CRID). He was among 19 IAS officers and one HCS officer transferred today.

Since the lathicharge on farmers in Karnal, the Congress has been demanding a judicial probe. It has already moved the National Human Rights Commission seeking suspension of the officer who ordered the police action.

While CM Manohar Lal Khattar only objected to the choice of words used by the officer, the Chief Secretary has sought a detailed report over the matter.

‘Crack heads’ order

In a viral clip, SDM Ayush Sinha was seen telling cops to ‘crack heads’ of protesting farmers