Suryapet doctor files sexual harassment complaint against medical officer
Sexual Harassment
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a medical officer of a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Kapugallu has been accused of sexually harassing a female doctor at Suryapet General Hospital.
In response to the allegations, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) ordered an enquiry in this regard by referring it to the Committee Against Sexual Harassment. The committee has been asked to submit a report soon.
The action was taken by the authorities following a complaint made by a female doctor on May 25 against a government doctor alleging that she was subjected to sexual misconduct.
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"Following directions from the collector, the internal complaints committee will conduct an enquiry," said the authorities on May 31.
The lady doctor also filed a formal complaint against the medical officer at the police station on May 28.
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