Vidisha Collector threatens tribal hostel superintendent over students taking leave:Angered by cold-wave holiday for children; official says, ‘jute se marunga’

A controversy erupted after Vidisha Collector Anshul Gupta allegedly threatened a tribal hostel superintendent during an inspection, angered by the decision to grant students leave amid a cold wave on Wednesday. Collector loses temper during hostel visit On Wednesday afternoon, Collector Anshul Gupta visited the government-run Tribal Boys’ Ashram in Udaipur. Upon finding no children present at the hostel, the collector reportedly lost his temper. When he sought an explanation, hostel superintendent Chain Singh Chhidar informed him that a two-day holiday had been declared due to the ongoing cold wave, and the children had gone home. The explanation allegedly further enraged the collector, who, in front of other officials, used abusive language and threatened to hit the superintendent, saying he would “strike him with two shoes.” See Photos Employees express anger over collector’s conduct The collector’s alleged behavior has triggered resentment among other government employees in the district. Speaking on condition of anonymity, several staff members said that while the collector is the district’s senior-most officer, he is still expected to maintain dignity and decorum in dealing with subordinates. They added that government employees deserve respect and that such language and threats undermine their dignity and morale. Superintendent writes complaint to Chief Minister Deeply hurt by the incident, hostel superintendent Chain Singh Chhidar reportedly drafted a written complaint addressed to the Chief Minister on the spot, stating that such public humiliation and threats were unacceptable. The incident has sparked debate over administrative conduct and the treatment of subordinate officials, especially in sensitive institutions like tribal hostels.