AIIMS Raipur Associate Professor accused of sexually harassing 2 resident doctors

In another separate incident, two female junior doctors pursuing their postgraduate degrees at the institute also stepped forward with similar allegations and filed complaints against the professor between May 2024 and September 2024. 

As per Dainik Bhaskar news report, one of the doctors alleged that he forcibly held her hand, touched her chest inappropriately, and other inappropriate areas inside the department. She claimed that he allegedly attempted to engage in obscene conversations. Another doctor accused him of mental and sexual harassment.

In response to the allegations, AIIMS constituted an eight-member internal committee to investigate the matter. The committee, in two separate reports, found the professor guilty of sexual harassment and recommended disciplinary action. Meanwhile, another investigation report suggested the victim take legal action.

The ICC at AIIMS Raipur comprises eight members, including two of DSP rank. The committee is responsible for handling cases under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act).

However, no police complaint has been filed yet against the professor. Amanaka police station in-charge Sunil Das told the Daily, "No complaint regarding this case has been filed at the station. Immediate action would be taken if such a case is brought to their attention."

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