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In an unexpected twist, IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi was transferred merely 36 hours after taking charge as SDM of Powayan tehsil in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district.
On his very first working day, July 29, 2025, Rahi performed sit-ups while holding his ears in front of protesting lawyers, an unusual gesture meant as an apology for the poor hygiene conditions at the tehsil premises. The act quickly went viral, generating a flurry of reactions online, some calling it a sign of humility, others questioning its appropriateness.
However, the fallout was swift. Within hours, Rahi was removed from his post and reassigned to the R...