At the heart of Lucknow’s Income Tax department, IRS officer Gaurav Garg was allegedly assaulted by a colleague behind closed doors. The physical altercation, reportedly stemming from internal disputes, has left the bureaucracy rattled and triggered an official inquiry.
A Quiet Office Turns Violent: The Incident Unfolds
What began as a routine workday at the Income Tax office in Hazratganj, Lucknow, spiraled into chaos when an internal feud between two high-ranking officers turned physical. According to sources, an argument between IRS officer Gaurav Garg, posted as Deputy Commissioner, and an Assistant Commissioner escalated from heated words to an outright assault.
The Assistant Commissioner is alleged to have locked Garg inside an office room and attacked him, leaving him with serious injuries. Emergency services were immediately called, and Garg was rushed to the nearby Civil Hospital. Though doctors have declared his condition stable, the incident has sent shockwaves across the administrative corridors of Uttar Pradesh.
High-Profile Links Add Pressure to the Case
The incident took a more serious turn given Garg’s personal connections he is the husband of IPS officer Ravina Tyagi, a known name in the UP police cadre with a reputation for toughness and integrity. Currently posted in Lucknow, her presence and stature add a political and social weight to what might otherwise have been treated as a closed-door departmental issue.
While the motive behind the assault remains unclear, early reports suggest departmental friction and longstanding professional tensions may have triggered the violent outburst. Garg has submitted a written complaint (tahrir) at Hazratganj police station, and a formal FIR is expected shortly.
Institutional Silence, Internal Inquiry
Despite the gravity of the incident, the Income Tax Department has yet to issue a public statement. Senior officials visited the site soon after the altercation, and sources say an internal probe has been ordered. Meanwhile, the Hazratganj police remain cautious in their approach, possibly due to the bureaucratic sensitivities surrounding the case.
Observers believe that this episode may highlight a larger issue mounting pressure, friction, and unchecked aggression within administrative hierarchies. Whether the incident leads to punitive action or quietly fades behind departmental procedures remains to be seen.
As Lucknow’s elite watch closely, the bureaucratic machinery now finds itself under scrutiny not for tax collection, but for maintaining order among its own ranks.