Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Datia Collector Suspends Patwari for Negligence
In Datia, Madhya Pradesh, a collector named Swapnil Wankhede suspended a Patwari named Satendra Sharma during a public hearing.
The collector found that the Patwari was not doing his job properly and was favoring politicians.
The collector also ordered the Patwari's boss, the Tehsildar, to fix a big drainage problem in Busai town the same day.
If the problem isn't fixed, the Tehsildar could also be suspended.
People are happy with the collector's strict actions and praise him for listening to the public and taking quick action.
Datia Collector Swapnil Wankhede suspended Patwari Satendra Sharma for negligence during a public hearing.
The collector ordered the immediate resolution of a drainage problem in Busai town.
He warned the Tehsildar present at the meeting, threatening suspension if the issue was not resolved.
The incident was captured on video and has gone viral, with people praising the collector's actions.
The collector emphasized the need for honest officials who do not succumb to political pressure.
- Who
- Datia Collector Swapnil Wankhede and Patwari Satendra Sharma
- What
- Suspension of Patwari for negligence and orders to resolve drainage issue
- When
- During a public hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Where
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Due to serious negligence and political favoritism in official duties
- Location
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Collector's Name
- Swapnil Wankhede
- Suspended Official
- Patwari Satendra Sharma
- Issue Addressed
- Drainage problem in Busai town
- Action Taken
- Immediate suspension and resolution orders