Pratapgarh Shock: Over Half of Government Employees Absent in Surprise Inspection

• A state-level inspection team conducted a surprise check of government offices in Pratapgarh.
• More than half of the employees, including gazetted and non-gazetted staff, were found absent.
• Out of 136 gazetted officers, 77 (56.61%) were absent; 255 out of 451 (56.54%) non-gazetted employees were missing.
• Many offices were found locked, and attendance registers revealed discrepancies.
• Disciplinary action is being prepared against the absent employees, and a report sent to higher authorities.