Srinagar, Oct 16 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an in-depth inquiry into allegations of misconduct by senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan involving JKAS officer Beenish Wani, following reports of the incident in the media.

According to Government Order No. 1654-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Mandeep Kaur, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, has been appointed as the Inquiry Officer.

The order states that the inquiry will examine allegations of misconduct by Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, towards Beenish Wani, JKAS, Assistant Director, Employment, Ganderbal.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Inquiry Officer has been directed to submit her report within 15 days from the issuance of the order.

The government has also appointed Amit Vermani, JKAS, Additional Secretary in the General Administration Department, as the Presenting Officer in the matter.

The order, issued under the authority of Commissioner/Secretary M Raju, comes amid controversy over a video circulating on social media concerning a Mission YUVA review meeting held on October 14.

The allegations have raised concerns over the conduct of senior officials during official meetings.

The inquiry will examine the matter, while the allegations remain subject to verification. (KNS)