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Crime
Nine Karnataka Officials Suspended After Viral Drinking Party Video
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 09:39 AM
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Nine state officials were suspended after a video showing them holding a drinking party during work hours went viral.
A video that captured nine Karnataka officials drinking during work hours has sparked public outrage after it went viral on social media. The footage shows the officials engaging in a drinking party while on duty, a clear violation of workplace conduct. In response, the state government has suspended all nine officers pending a formal inquiry. The incident has raised concerns about the misuse of public office and the need for stricter enforcement of ethical standards.