A 58-year-old assistant development officer battling cancer was transferred and faces suspension for refusing to serve tea to Hapur BJP MLA Vijay Pal during a press briefing. The disciplinary actions were prompted by a formal complaint from the MLA following the officer's repeated refusals and agitated response.
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