| KK Pathak, an Indian Civil Servant (IAS) from Bihar, gained attention for verbally abusing the deputy collector and 'BASA' during a meeting, with the video going viral on social media on February 2, 2023. |
| He belongs to the 1990 batch of IAS officers. |
| During his tenure as the Gopalganj district magistrate in 2005, he had a hospital sweeper inaugurate a building instead of waiting for a VIP, causing displeasure to MP Sadhu Yadav who had allocated funds for a VIP inauguration. |
| In 2016, Pathak faced a transfer along with eight other IAS officers by the Bihar government after enforcing a total prohibition of alcohol in the state while heading the Excise and Prohibition Department. |
| In 2019, he was appointed as the Managing Director of NHIDCL and also assumed the roles of CEO of Bihar Foundation and Principal Secretary of the Department of Industries. |
| In 2021, he resumed duties as the Additional Chief Secretary of the Excise and Prohibition Department, urging Bihar residents to contact him directly for liquor-related complaints. |
| Pathak serves as the Director General of Bipard (Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development). |
| Bihar Administrative Services Association expressed concerns over Pathak's behavior, calling for his immediate removal due to patterns of mistreatment towards colleagues, demanding action from the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary. |
| Opposition parties in Bihar criticized Pathak's actions, with the Bihar BJP spokesperson condemning his conduct and urging for accountability and strict measures to be taken. |
