Jaipur: In a shocking case that has sent ripples through the administrative circles of Rajasthan, IAS officer Bharti Dixit, a 2014-batch officer of the Rajasthan cadre, has filed a police complaint against her husband and fellow IAS officer Ashish Modi, accusing him of fraudulent marriage, physical assault, illegal confinement, and surveillance through hidden cameras installed in her room.
The FIR was registered at the SMS Hospital Police Station in Jaipur based on IAS Dixit’s detailed complaint. Both officers belong to the Rajasthan cadre and hold significant administrative positions in the state.
The Allegations
According to the FIR, Dixit has alleged that Ashish Modi, who currently serves as the Director of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, married her under false pretenses and later subjected her to years of physical and mental harassment.
The complaint further accuses Modi of maintaining an extramarital relationship during his posting in Jaisalmer, and of using coercive tactics to force Dixit into signing a divorce.
Held Hostage and Threatened at Gunpoint
A particularly disturbing incident described in the FIR took place on October 15, when, according to Dixit, her husband and some of his associates forcibly confined her in a car for nearly 90 minutes.
During this period, she was allegedly threatened at gunpoint and pressured to agree to a divorce. Afterward, she was taken to a house and locked inside a room. The complaint states that the experience left her traumatized and fearful for her safety.
Spy Cameras and Digital Surveillance
Ms Dixit has also accused Ashish Modi of spying on her through hidden cameras allegedly installed in her private room.
She claims that her mobile phone was connected to other electronic devices, allowing her husband to monitor her conversations and movements. “He constantly asked me who I meet and where I go,” she reportedly told the police.
FIR Registered in Jaipur
Based on her complaint, an FIR has been registered at the SMS Hospital Police Station, and the case is being investigated. Officials said that preliminary inquiries are underway, and statements from both sides will be recorded.
According to sources, Dixit has also sought police protection, citing a threat to her life and privacy.
Who Is IAS Bharti Dixit?
Bharti Dixit, born on September 4, 1987, in Delhi, is a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre. She secured an impressive All India Rank 5 in the 2013 UPSC Civil Services Examination, one of the highest ranks achieved by a medical graduate that year.
Dixit holds a B.Sc. in Medical Sciences and an M.B.B.S. in Medicine from Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi. Before joining the IAS, she also cleared the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (2012) with an All India Rank of 13, serving briefly as a Medical Officer with the New Delhi Municipal Council.
Career and Current Posting
Throughout her career, Dixit has held several important administrative positions in Rajasthan and with the central government. Her past assignments include –
- District Collector & Magistrate in Ajmer and Jhalawar
- Mission Director, National Health Mission, Rajasthan
- Joint Secretary, Planning Department
- CEO, Zila Parishad, Jaipur
- Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India
She is presently posted as Joint Secretary in the Finance (Expenditure-I) Department, Government of Rajasthan.
Dixit is known among her colleagues as a diligent, efficient, and soft-spoken officer, with a reputation for maintaining professionalism and integrity.
Ashish Modi’s Profile
Her husband, Ashish Modi, is also an IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre and currently serves as the Director of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. He has not issued an official statement so far, and the police have said they will record his version as part of the investigation.
Impact Within Bureaucratic Circles
The case has caused a stir within the Rajasthan bureaucracy, as both officers are serving members of the elite administrative service. Senior officials described the situation as “deeply concerning” and emphasized that personal conduct by public servants is subject to the law like any citizen.
Authorities have stated that the case will be investigated on merit and evidence, without administrative bias.
What Happens Next
The police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing, with digital forensics teams likely to examine any electronic surveillance claims related to spy cameras or connected devices.
If the allegations are proven, the case could lead to both criminal prosecution and departmental action under the All India Services (Conduct) Rules.
For now, IAS officer Bharti Dixit’s complaint has ignited a wider conversation about gender safety, domestic abuse, and privacy violations even among the highest ranks of public service.
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