Archive · 29 Dec 2025
IAS Officer Slaps Shopkeeper Near Narmada River
An IAS officer named Gajendra Nagesh slapped and abused a shopkeeper named Brijesh Nauriya near the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.
The shopkeeper was urinating behind the ghat area when the officer confronted him.
The officer also threatened to demolish the shopkeeper's shop and ban him from operating near the ghat.
A local priest, Kailash Chandra Mishra, intervened and was also abused and threatened by the officer.
The incident has caused widespread anger among the Brahmin community, who have demanded a fair inquiry and strict action against the officer.
The officer has defended his actions, stating that he was trying to prevent pollution of the sacred river.
An IAS officer slapped and abused a shopkeeper near the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.
The shopkeeper was urinating behind the ghat area when the officer confronted him.
The officer threatened to demolish the shopkeeper's shop and ban him from operating near the ghat.
A local priest intervened and was also abused and threatened by the officer.
The incident has caused widespread anger among the Brahmin community, who have demanded a fair inquiry and strict action against the officer.
- Who
- IAS officer Gajendra Nagesh, shopkeeper Brijesh Nauriya, priest Kailash Chandra Mishra, and the Brahmin community
- What
- An IAS officer slapped and abused a shopkeeper and a priest near the Narmada River, triggering widespread outrage.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday, and the video went viral on Monday.
- Where
- Barman sand ghat, Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The officer intended to prevent pollution of the sacred Narmada River, while the community views his actions as humiliating and abusive.
Community and Priest
IAS Officer
Incident Severity
Community and Priest
The IAS officer's actions were humiliating and abusive, publicly insulting the shopkeeper and priest.
IAS Officer
The officer's actions were intended to prevent pollution of the sacred river and maintain its sanctity.
Appropriate Response
Community and Priest
The officer should have initiated formal action instead of resorting to physical abuse and threats.
IAS Officer
The officer's actions were a necessary warning to prevent pollution of the river.
- Location
- Barman sand ghat, Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Saturday (video went viral on Monday)
- Shopkeeper's Name
- Brijesh Nauriya
- Priest's Name
- Kailash Chandra Mishra
- Officer's Name
- Gajendra Nagesh
- Community Involved
- Brahmin community
- Officer's Defense
- Preventing pollution of the sacred Narmada River
- Community's Demand
- Fair inquiry and strict action against the officer