Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) workers gambling during office hours inside a government office has caused public anger and led to quick action by the corporation.
The video, which was shared on social media, shows a group of workers playing cards for money at the Rangeela Muster Station Machine Hall in Dariapur ward’s middle zone.
After checking the video, AMC officials identified four of the people as municipal employees: Gopalbhai Kanjibhai, Jitendrabhai Arvindbhai, Sohanbhai Motibhai, and Jagdishbhai Bhikhabhai. All of them work in the machine hall at the facility.
An AMC spokesperson said, “Their actions are a serious violation of duty. All four have been suspended immediately, and a departmental inquiry has started.”
The video, said to be recorded during office hours, received strong criticism from the public and civic leaders for wasting government time and using government property for personal activities.
AMC officials said they are committed to maintaining discipline and accountability among their staff. “Such behaviour is not acceptable in any government office. A full investigation is going on, and strict action will be taken,” the spokesperson added.
Further action will be based on the results of the inquiry.