Farruchabad:
An officer of a state-run power distribution company was suspended Wednesday for having in his office a photo of Osama bin Laden that the al-Qaeda terrorist described as “the best junior engineer in the world,” officials said.
Ravindra Prakash Gautam, sub-divisional officer (SDO) at the Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL), posted a photo of bin Laden in his office, with a note underneath that read “Respected Osama bin Laden, the world’s best junior engineer said the officials.
After bin Laden’s photo with the post went viral on social media, senior district officials took note and the SDO ordered the suspension. Bin Laden’s photo has also been removed from the office, they said.
“The general manager of DVVNL has suspended SDO Ravindra Prakash Gautam following an investigation into the incident,” said District Magistrate Sanjay Kumar Singh of Farrukhabad.
The suspended officer has defended his act. “Anyone can be an idol. Osama was the best junior engineer in the world. The photo has been deleted, but I have several,” said Gautam.