Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said a junior engineer connected to the case involving animal welfare activist Jagriti Mishra had been suspended. Disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against the official.
Junior Engineer concerned in the case involving animal welfare activist Jagriti Mishra has been suspended, and disciplinary proceedings have been initiated.
Let me be absolutely clear.
Public office carries a responsibility to serve citizens with sensitivity and integrity. Our government is committed to ensuring that every complaint is examined fairly and that due process is followed.
Any misconduct established through the proceedings will invite strict action, in accordance with the law.
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) October 26, 2026
The announcement highlights the Delhi government’s stated commitment to examining complaints fairly and ensuring accountability among public officials.
Emphasising the responsibilities of government employees, Rekha Gupta said public office requires officials to serve citizens with sensitivity and integrity.
She reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that every complaint receives fair consideration and that due process is followed throughout the proceedings.
The statement underlined the importance of examining allegations through established procedures before concluding.
The Chief Minister made it clear that any misconduct established during the disciplinary proceedings would invite strict action. Such action would be taken in accordance with the law.
The suspension represents an immediate administrative step. The proceedings will determine whether the official violated applicable rules or standards of conduct.
Any further action will depend on the findings of the inquiry and the relevant legal and administrative provisions.
The government reiterated that complaints involving public officials must be examined fairly and handled according to established procedures.
The case involves animal welfare activist Jagriti Mishra. However, the statement did not provide further details about the allegations, the junior engineer’s specific role or the circumstances that led to the suspension.
Rekha Gupta’s statement stressed that public servants must uphold integrity while carrying out their responsibilities.
The disciplinary proceedings will determine the next steps, with the government maintaining that proven misconduct will attract appropriate action under the law.
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