Indian Official Suspended for Wasting Water to Retrieve Phone

An Indian official has been suspended after he ordered a reservoir to be drained to retrieve his phone. Rajesh Vishwas, a food inspector in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, dropped his phone into the Kherkatta Dam while taking a selfie on May 21. He then ordered workers to pump millions of liters of water out of the dam in an attempt to find the phone.

The incident has sparked outrage in India, where water is a scarce resource. Many people have accused Vishwas of wasting water and abusing his power. Vishwas has defended his actions, saying that the phone contained sensitive government data. However, the government has said that the data was not sensitive and that Vishwas could have simply reported the phone lost.

Vishwas's suspension is a reminder of the importance of water conservation in India. The country is facing a severe water crisis, and every drop of water is precious. It is also a reminder of the need for accountability from government officials. Vishwas's actions were a clear abuse of power, and he should be held accountable for his actions.