NCW takes suo motu ognizance of viral video showing abuse of woman JKAS officer
NEW DELHI — The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a viral video allegedly showing senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan verbally abusing, humiliating and threatening junior woman officer Beenish Wani, an Assistant Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), during an official review meeting.
In a statement, the Commission said its Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, has written to the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, seeking verification of the video and an impartial inquiry into the incident.
The NCW has called for appropriate disciplinary and legal action if the allegations are established. It has also sought safeguards against workplace harassment, victimisation and professional retaliation, besides protection and support for the woman officer.
The Commission has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) within seven days.
Emphasising the need for a safe and dignified workplace, the NCW said every woman officer is entitled to a respectful working environment and that abuse of authority and workplace humiliation must be addressed with utmost seriousness.
The Commission has also highlighted the need to protect women employees from harassment and ensure accountability in cases involving alleged misconduct at the workplace.
The viral video has drawn attention to concerns over the alleged treatment of a junior woman officer by a senior official during an official meeting. — (KIMS)
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