Exposed ₹100cr scam, shot 7 times...now, IAS Rinku Rahi quits
What's the story
Uttar Pradesh cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rinku Singh Rahi has resigned from his post. A member of the 2022 batch, he had drawn significant public attention over the past year due to a series of controversial and dramatic incidents during his service. In July 2025, while serving as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Shahjahanpur, Rahi found four people urinating in public during an inspection and made them do sit-ups as punishment.
Public uproar
Rahi's punishment draws ire of local lawyers
The incident took a turn when one of the offenders was identified as a clerk working for an advocate, sparking protests from local lawyers. In a bid to defuse tensions, Rahi publicly performed sit-ups himself while holding his ears at the protest site. The video of this unusual act went viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions from the public.
Resignation details
Unable to serve people, I am resigning: Rahi
After the incident, Rahi was removed from his post as SDM and attached to the UP Revenue Board in Lucknow in July 2025. According to News18, he said he was not given any responsibilities or opportunities to serve the public. In his resignation letter, Rahi termed his decision a moral one, expressing concern over being unable to contribute meaningfully to public service.
Career overview
Career highlights
Rahi's career has been a mix of notable achievements and challenges. In 2009, he exposed a scam worth ₹100 crore and survived an assassination attempt where he was shot seven times. Despite the life-threatening assault, he continued his service with determination and resilience. His tenure as Joint Magistrate in Shahjahanpur was short-lived but widely discussed due to the sit-up incident that led to his removal.