IAS Sanjeev Khirwar Returns to Delhi After Stadium Dog-Walking Row
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News18•05-01-2026, 16:56
IAS Sanjeev Khirwar Returns to Delhi After Stadium Dog-Walking Row
- •IAS Sanjeev Khirwar, embroiled in the 2022 Thyagraj Stadium dog-walking controversy, has been transferred back to Delhi from Ladakh.
- •In 2022, Khirwar and his IAS wife Rinku Dugga were transferred to Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh respectively after reports of them using the stadium for dog walks, forcing athletes to leave early.
- •Sanjeev Khirwar is a 1994 batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer with B.Tech and a Master's in Economics, boasting 28 years of experience in various key roles.
- •The 2022 incident sparked public outcry and criticism from figures like Kiran Bedi, Mahua Moitra, and Omar Abdullah regarding the transfers.
- •His return to Delhi marks a new chapter, highlighting how a single mistake can significantly impact an officer's career and public perception.
Why It Matters: Controversial IAS Sanjeev Khirwar returns to Delhi, sparking renewed discussion on his career.
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