Shimla SDM's Social Media Endorsement Sparks Controversy

Shimla SDM Oshin Sharma faces a warning for promoting products on social media. The 2020-batch HPAS officer advertised nutritional supplements and jewellery on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. A directive has been issued to the Shimla deputy commissioner to caution Sharma against future promotional activities online.

Oshin Sharma, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Shimla (Urban), has come under scrutiny for promoting products on her social media accounts, say officials on Saturday. The issue arose as the 2020-batch HPAS officer's posts endorsing nutritional supplements and jewellery went viral online.

In response, the Shimla deputy commissioner is set to issue Sharma a warning, prohibiting her from participating in similar promotional activities in the future, according to high-level government sources.

Sharma, who actively uses Facebook and Instagram, has been asked to refrain from any commercial endorsements, aligning with administrative conduct protocols.

(With inputs from agencies.)