New Delhi: In yet another case of sexual harassment in the armed forces, a young naval doctor has accused her senior officer of molesting her twice at Vice admiral's residence in the capital.
In her complaint, the junior officer has accused her senior, a Surgeon Commander by rank, of attempting to molest her on successive days this month.
Shockingly, the first incident allegedly took place inside the residence of the Indian Navy’s Chief of Personnel (COP) Vice Admiral AR Karve, where the duo had gone to treat his ailing mother.
Meanwhile, the accused Navy officer has been sent on leave and a Board of Inquriy ordered against him
"We are seized of the matter and a Board of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident which is likely to submit its report soon.
"Navy has a zero tolerance policy for such issues.
Appropriate action will be taken once the inquiry is completed and the report is submitted," Navy spokesperson Captain D K Sharma said.
Sources said the woman, a Lieutenant, has complained that her senior, a surgeon commander rank, molested her twice.
Incidentally, one of the incident happened at the house of a senior Admiral. At the time of the incident, the senior Admiral was on official duty in Viashakapatnam.
He had called for the medical team to check on his 95-year-old mother who is bed ridden.
The accused doctor was awarded with Vishist Seva Medal this year.
