Sexual harassment: AAP MP questions delay in probe against health official

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, alleging that they were protecting a sexual predator while punishing the victim in a case involving a lady doctor.

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh asserted that justice was being denied to the victim. He highlighted the plight of the lady doctor, who had reportedly been facing sexual harassment by the Medical Superintendent (MS) at a Delhi government hospital for over a year and a half. “Despite repeated complaints, no action was taken against the MS. Instead, an investigation was launched against the victim,” he said.

Detailing the doctor’s struggles, Singh noted, “She tried to meet Delhi’s Health Secretary, Deepak Kumar, many a time to voice her complaints, but her concerns were ignored. ”

Meanwhile, an official at the L-G Secretariat said the National Civil Services Authority (NCCSA) headed by Chief Minister was responsible for transfer and posting as well as taking action doctors and senior health officials.

“The proposal for action against the accused MS is pending with the NCCSA since December 2023. Singh should ask Arvind Kejriwal as to why he didn’t take action when he was the CM and ask his successor Atishi to do so now,” he said.