India, Jan. 28 -- BAREILLY Even as a probe was initiated into the alleged violations of the UP Government Servant (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1999, by him, suspended PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri staged a dramatic protest at the Collectorate on Tuesday, levelling serious allegations of harassment, caste-based abuse against the district administration, claiming a well-planned conspiracy against him.

"I have already tendered my resignation to the governor and the Election Commission. I am not bound to comply with any government orders, and there is no question of me resuming duties at the Shamli Collectorate," said Agnihotri.

The UP government suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri on charges of indiscipline following his...