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**Summary:**

During a Karnataka Development Programme meeting in Raichur, India, Minister Sharan Prakash Patil reprimanded and ejected a Forest Department officer, Deputy Conservator of Forest Praveen, for playing a game on his mobile phone during the proceedings. Minister Patil also directed the Deputy Commissioner to issue a notice to the officer and submit a report to the government for disciplinary action.

**News Article:**

**Karnataka Minister Ejects Forest Officer for Playing Mobile Game During Meeting**

**YADGIR, INDIA – July 18, 2025, 6:52 PM IST -** A Karnataka Development Programme meeting in Raichur was disrupted on Friday when Minister for Medical Education and District in-charge Sharan Prakash Patil ejected a Forest Department officer for inappropriate behavior.

Deputy Conservator of Forest Praveen was caught on camera playing a game on his mobile phone while Dr. Patil was chairing the meeting and providing instructions to attending officers. The incident was televised by a local news channel.

Minister Patil responded swiftly, publicly reprimanding the officer and ordering him to leave the meeting hall. “This is completely unacceptable and disrespectful,” Patil stated, according to a press release.

The Minister has also directed Deputy Commissioner Nitish K. to issue a formal notice to Praveen regarding his “indecent” behavior. Furthermore, a report will be submitted to the government recommending disciplinary action. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for professionalism and attentiveness among government officials during official duties.

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