*An officer of a state-run power distribution company has been suspendedafter he hung a picture of Al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden in his officeand wrote, ‘world’s best junior engineer’ beneath it. *
According to local Indian media, a sub-divisional officer (SDO) with theDakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL) Ravindra Prakash Gautam,placed a picture of bin Laden at his office, with a note below that read,“Respected Osama bin Laden, world’s best junior engineer.”
The picture of Osama Bin Laden went viral over social media after whichsenior district officials took cognisance of the matter and orderedGautam’s suspension. The picture was also taken off from the SDO’s office.
However, the SDO defended his actions claiming that anyone can be someone’sidol.
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Gautam was quoted as saying by local media, “Osama was the best juniorengineer of the world. The picture has been removed but I have severalcopies.”
