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Ujjain civic official faces backlash over crocodile meat consumption in Thailand
A municipal officer from Ujjain has become the centre of controversy after a video showing him consuming crocodile meat during an official trip to Thailand went viral on social media. The incident has prompted local authorities to initiate an investigation into the matter.
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Rajkumar Rathore, an officer with the Ujjain Municipal Corporation, drew criticism following the circulation of footage documenting his consumption of crocodile meat while travelling in Thailand. The video's rapid spread across social media platforms triggered widespread public reaction in the Madhya Pradesh city.
Following the controversy, the city's municipal commissioner ordered a formal inquiry into the incident. Officials stated that the investigation would examine the circumstances surrounding the officer's foreign travel and his conduct during the trip.
The episode has reignited discussion about official conduct and representation during international travel by government employees. While details regarding potential disciplinary measures remain unclear, the municipal administration confirmed it is taking the matter seriously.
This incident adds to a series of controversies involving government officials in India whose actions during foreign trips have attracted public scrutiny and administrative action in recent years.