Worker alleges molestation in govt hospital; health min orders probe

A woman working as a housekeeping staff on a contract basis at a government hospital in Burari has accused her manager and three supervisors of molesting and harassing her and two other employees, police officers aware of the case said on Sunday.

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Following the woman's allegations, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj wrote to chief secretary Naresh Kumar, asking him to direct the Delhi Police to take the "strictest possible action" against the alleged sexual offenders. He has also directed that an inquiry committee be formed under the health secretary to look into the matter.

The 40-year-old woman in her complaint alleged that the four accused molested and harassed the three women on December 17 and December 19. On December 17, the accused allegedly molested the women and on December 19 they threatened to sack them if they did not agree to their demands, an officer aware of the matter said.