Jhansi: After the death of fourth class employee Santosh Kumar in the irrigation department on February 6, the officers are worried about which of his wives should be given the job in his place. His three wives have come to ask for compassionate employment and all of them have submitted documents claiming themselves to be the first wife. The officers are also surprised by the claims of the three wives.
Officers are perplexed
A thorough investigation is being conducted to find out who is Santosh Kumar’s first wife and legal wife. Santosh Kumar, who was posted as a fourth class employee in the Matatila section of the irrigation department, died of cancer in February. After his death, the department officers are now worried. Three wives have staked claim to get a government job in place of Santosh. Santosh got the job in 1996.
During his tenure of about 23 years, he was posted in many sections of the irrigation department. In the service record, the name of Kranti Vanshkar of Talbehat is mentioned as Santosh’s wife. His date of birth is January 1, 1990, while Gungun Verma is shown as his daughter. His date of birth is 16 August 2015. He handed over Santosh’s death certificate and other documents to the officers. Apart from Kranti, Sunita Verma of Bhopal and Rajo of Talbehat in Lalitpur have written letters to the irrigation department claiming themselves to be Santosh’s wife.
Every wife is providing proof of marriage
Sunita also submitted the wedding card, photo and other documents and also gave proof of her relationship with Santosh. Meanwhile, Rajo, a resident of Talbehat, also reached Matatila office. Calling herself Santosh’s wife, she pleaded for a job. She also presented the family certificate issued by the SDM.
After three claims were received on Santosh’s job, the irrigation department searched the service record. Action in the irrigation department would have been taken on the basis of service record, but since the matter has reached the High Court, the department can now present the evidence of the three women in the court. After this, action will be taken on the basis of whatever decision comes.
Executive Engineer, Matatila block Pankaj Singh said that along with our block, records have been called from all the blocks where Santosh was posted. Only after investigation will the complete truth be revealed.