Inspector summoned for questioning over harassment charges

A Delhi Police inspector, who is accused of sexually harassing women personnel of the force, has been summoned for questioning by the Vigilance unit which is probing the case.

The accused has been directed to give written reply over the charges leveled by the policewomen ranging from constables to assistant sub inspectors against him, a senior police officer said.

Four months ago, a woman personnel, posted at provisions and logistics department, complained against the officer to the DCP concerned. But no action was taken against him, she had said in her complain to the Delhi Police Commissioner.

Later, nearly two dozen more women personnel complained against the inspector, who is posted at Provisions and Logistics Department of the force, to the commissioner.
 

The complainants have alleged that the accused had used words pertaining to physical attributes and made sexual overtures to them while threatening to spoil their career if they objected, a senior official said.

The complaints are being probed by the vigilance unit and the sexual harassment committee of Delhi Police.