Overview
- A widely shared video from Chhatarpur shows Naib Tehsildar Ritu Singhai striking a student named Gudiya during fertiliser distribution at a market.
- Collector Parth Jaiswal reviewed the footage and issued a show-cause notice citing violations of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965.
- The officer has been ordered to submit a written response the same day, with the notice warning of ex-parte disciplinary action if the reply is unsatisfactory or late.
- Gudiya and other villagers report prolonged fertiliser shortages and allege women were refused tokens and that black marketing is occurring, which remains unverified by officials.
- Singhai told media the situation was chaotic and alleged some villagers misbehaved with her, while local tensions grew as farmers demanded action and briefly blocked a road.