Jaipur, Oct. 24 -- The Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer, Chhotu Lal Sharma, who was embroiled in controversy after slapping a petrol pump employee, has faced strict action from the government.

The state government has suspended him with immediate effect, as per an official order.

An order issued late Thursday night by the Personnel department clarified that during the suspension period, Chhotu Lal Sharma will report to the Secretariat, Jaipur.

The order, issued, stated that suspension is for administrative reasons and that the decision was taken with the Governor's permission.

This comes following CCTV footage that surfaced showing Chhotu Lal Sharma caught up in a major confrontation at a CNG pump in Jaswantpura on the A...