Female security guard of AIIMS accuses CSO of sexual harassment, probe ordered – ThePrint – PTIFeed

New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) A woman security guard at AIIMS-Delhi has accused the chief security officer of sexual harassment and caste discrimination, prompting the top medical institute to initiate a probe into the allegations.

According to an office memorandum dated October 15, the investigation will be conducted by Dr. KK Verma, Dean Academics, who heads the institute’s committee for redressal of SC/ST/OBC grievances; and Dr. Punit Kaur, HoD Biophysics, Chairman of the Internal Complaints Committee against Sexual Harassment.

According to sources, the woman security guard has alleged that the chief security officer sexually harassed her and made casteist remarks when she went to meet him regarding her duty schedule.

When contacted, the AIIMS authorities declined to comment on the matter. PTI PLB TIR TIR

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