Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau
A security guard at a passport office in India denied entry to a young man for wearing shorts, sparking a broader discussion about appropriate clothes for official work. The incident was witnessed by X user Vineeth K, who posted about it on the social media platform yesterday.
Vineeth, a 35-year-old consultant, told HT.com that the incident occurred at a regional passport office at a Tier-2 city in India.
Denied entry over shorts
Vineeth said that he was waiting for his turn outside the passport office when he saw the young adult being denied entry to the office over his choice of clothes. The security guard stationed outside the passport office told the youngster that shorts were not allowed inside.
The young man was surprised by this and questioned the logic of the rule. He told the guard that shorts are what he wears to his corporate office and asked why he could not wear them to the passport office.
A long discussion ensued, after which the youngster’s father went inside to request the passport officer for a one-time exception, claiming they had travelled a long distance to reach the passport office. The young man was then allowed to enter the office.
Meanwhile, the guard entered into a discussion with Vineeth, sharing his own grouses. The security guard complained about the lack of respect in the younger generation and said that women and elderly people might feel uncomfortable seeing a man in shorts at the office.
“Some people don’t give value to our work & our offices. Who comes to the office in night wear ? There are women, elders inside – what if they feel uncomfortable ? Entire generation is getting spoilt & their parents don’t say a word,” the guard complained.
