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Nagaland Suspends IAS Officer Reny Wilfred Following Sexual Harassment Investigation

The suspension order restricts Wilfred to Kohima headquarters as criminal probes progress under updated legal statutes, alongside his ongoing POCSO trial.

AFP file photo/ Representational imageIn February, the NSCW reportedly met several victims of alleged sexual harassment, all of whom were working under Wilfred at the investment and development authority of Nagaland.
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Overview

  • Reny Wilfred, a 2015-batch IAS officer, was suspended on May 21, 2025, as part of a criminal investigation into sexual harassment allegations filed by women employees.
  • The Nagaland State Commission for Women lodged a formal complaint in March 2025, leading to an April FIR and the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by Nagaland Police.
  • Wilfred has been accused of demanding sexual favors in exchange for promotions and salary hikes, allegations he denies, claiming bias and coercion in the complaints process.
  • The suspension order, issued under All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, mandates that Wilfred remain at the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department in Kohima and seek permission before leaving.
  • This case runs parallel to Wilfred’s ongoing POCSO trial for alleged sexual abuse of two minors during his tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Noklak district in 2021.