Woman security guard of AIIMS accuses CSO of sexual harassment, probe ordered

A woman security guard at AIIMS-Delhi has accused the chief security officer of sexual harassment and caste discrimination. The top medical institute has ordered an investigation into the matter.

The woman security guard has alleged that the chief security officer sexually harassed her and made casteist remarks when she went to meet him about her duty schedule, according to a report by news agency PTI.

The inquiry will be conducted by two committees: one will look into the issue of caste discrimination and the other will look into allegations of sexual harassment.

According to an AIIMS memorandum dated October 15, the research 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.

Both the committees have been directed to submit the preliminary reports along with evidence within seven days from the date of issuance of the memorandum.

In a separate incident, a 20-year-old son of a teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl in Bhopal.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Bhopal Zone 2) Sanjay Agarwal said the alleged incident took place within the limits of Bagh Sevania police station in the city on Tuesday.

According to police, the young man’s mother teaches students near her home. Many children also go to study there.

As usual, the child went to school on Tuesday. After class, she stayed behind while other students went to their respective homes, the official said.

When he found the girl alone, the teacher’s son allegedly sexually assaulted her. When she returned home, the girl felt pain in her private parts and told her mother about the incident.

The next day, the girl’s mother and other relatives filed a complaint with the police, the official said.

The police sent the girl for medical examination. Later, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) spoke to her and confirmed the matter, the official said.