Kishtwar June 10, 2026: A startling incident has come to light from the PHE (Jal Shakti) Sub-Division Office Kishtwar, where cattle were reportedly found inside the room of an official, raising serious questions about office functioning, staff presence, and administrative oversight.
A video of the incident, which has surfaced locally, shows cattle inside the official chamber, an occurrence that many residents describe as unprecedented and embarrassing for a government department. The footage has triggered widespread discussion regarding the level of supervision and seriousness with which the office is being managed.
The incident has led to a pertinent question: Where were the concerned officials and employees when cattle entered an official room within a government office? The fact that animals could access and remain inside a government officer’s chamber points towards apparent negligence and lack of monitoring.
Members of the public have expressed concern that such an incident reflects poorly on office discipline and administrative accountability. If an official room remains unattended to the extent that cattle can enter freely, it raises doubts about the regular presence of staff and the overall functioning of the establishment.
The episode has also highlighted what many describe as a non-serious approach by the concerned authorities towards the upkeep and management of the office. Government offices are expected to maintain a professional environment, and incidents of this nature undermine public confidence in the administration.
The Jal Shakti Department is urged to take immediate cognizance of the matter and ascertain how cattle managed to enter an official chamber. The Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Hydraulic Division Kishtwar, should clarify whether the concerned staff members were present on duty at the time of the incident and what measures are being taken to fix responsibility and prevent such lapses in future.
The video has become a matter of public concern, with residents demanding accountability and an explanation from the department regarding the circumstances that allowed such an unusual and avoidable incident to occur.
