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UP Minister’s Private Secretary Suspended Over Molestation Charges

Following the arrest under Section 74 of the BNS, the minister plans POSH Act workshops to reinforce zero tolerance in the Social Welfare Department.

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The accused was booked under Section 74 of the BNS, based on the victim’s complain (Pic for representation)
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Overview

  • A female outsourced employee at Bhagidari Bhawan filed a written complaint accusing the private secretary of repeated molestation, including obscene gestures and inquiries about her undergarments.
  • Gomti Nagar Police arrested Jai Kishan Singh under Section 74 of the BNS for assault or criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty and registered an FIR following the complaint.
  • The Uttar Pradesh government suspended Singh under the Government Servant (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1999, pending the disciplinary inquiry.
  • Police have pledged a transparent investigation and will take appropriate action based on evidence gathered so far.
  • Minister Asim Arun announced sensitisation workshops under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, to strengthen harassment prevention across the department.