According to sources, the female guard has alleged that the chief security officer sexually harassed her and hurled casteist remarks when she went to meet him regarding her duty roster. Representative image where the words 'Stop violence against women' can be seen Credit: iStock Photo New Delhi: A female guard at AIIMS-Delhi has accused its chief security officer of sexual harassment and caste discrimination, prompting the premier medical institute to initiate a probe into the allegations. According to an office memorandum dated October 15, the probe will be conducted by Dr K K Verma, Dean Academics, who heads the institute's committee on redressal of grievances of SC/ ST/OBC; and Dr Punit Kaur, HoD Biophysics, who chairs the Internal Complaints Committee against sexual harassment.
Both the committees have been asked to file preliminary reports along with evidentiary material within seven days from the date of the issuance of the memorandum. According to sources, the female guard has alleged that the chief security officer sexually harassed her and hurled casteist remarks when she went to meet him regarding her duty roster. When contacted, AIIMS authorities refused to comment on the matter. For more details kindly click the below link: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi/aiims-delhi-female-security-guard-accuses-cso-of-sexual-harassment-probe-ordered-3238491 Courtesy: Deccan Herald 18 October 2024 Follow PoSH at Work WhatsApp Channel by clicking the below link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9OMCUCxoB4LQG1aV3A Follow PoSH at Work Instagram Channel by clicking the below link: https://www.instagram.com/poshniratnka/
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