Government Official Suspended for Draining Reservoir to Retrieve Phone in India

Government Official Suspended for Draining Reservoir to Retrieve Phone in India

A government official in India has been suspended after ordering the draining of a reservoir to retrieve his phone, which he dropped while taking a selfie. It took three days to pump out millions of liters of water from the dam, only to find the phone too damaged to work.

The official claimed that the phone contained sensitive government data, but he has been accused of misusing his position. His actions have drawn criticism for wasting water resources and depriving farmers of irrigation.

What measures should be implemented to prevent misuse of power by government officials?