Overheard In Bhopal: Scolding From Delhi, Sahib Wants Three Months!, Talks Over Posting & More

A former bureaucrat's murder led to Delhi's government ordering a Special Investigation Team to investigate. Earlier, an IAS Association delegation met with the state head, demanding the formation of such a team after they received criticism from a senior Delhi-based officer. The officer, formerly highly placed in Delhi, lost his temper when he learned the police hadn't identified another culprit in the murder case.

The bureaucrat, once batchmates with the senior officer, was deeply saddened by the incident. When the senior officer reprimanded the IAS association, the group met with the state head, upsetting many IAS officers who questioned the police's performance. A senior IAS officer wants the government to retain an important position for three months, fearing its transfer.

The officer, known for securing postings in any department, aims to complete an assignment before transitioning to the commissioner role. The posting of a collector within a year of his appointment has sparked debate, as he lacks seniority to assume the district leadership. Critics question why a more senior and efficient officer was posted to a smaller district instead.

The transfer of a female IAS officer has infuriated an officer who remained in command due to her. Sahib, a senior officer, expressed his desire to return to the state as head of the bureaucracy after the current head's retirement. Despite the government's reluctance to consider his name, Sahib believes a powerful central government official can grant him the desired position.