Hyderabad, Oct. 11 -- A tehsildar working in Siddipet's Gajwel was suspended on Sunday, October 11, after a video of him insulting a farmer went viral on social media.

PH Swamy was put on suspension as per the orders of the Siddipet District Collector, K Haimavathi, following a preliminary report by the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO).

He has also been asked not to leave his headquarters without prior permission.

Tehsildar mocks farmer in Siddipet

The suspension comes a day after a video of Swamy went viral, in which he is seen asking Yesu, a farmer, "Haven't you drunk pesticide yet?" When the latter spoke about his ordeal. Swamy also asked Yesu whether he was still alive.

In the video, the farmer is seen asking the MRO if he finds ...