NCW seeks details of sexual harassment complaint against DD

The National Commission of Women (NCW) has asked Prasar Bharati to investigate an incident in which a senior Doordarshan official allegedly sexually harassed a junior employee and submit facts and action taken within three days.
Sources said the NCW has taken suo moto cognizance of media reports regarding the allegations against the officer.
"The NCW is seriously concerned about this incident. It is requested to investigate the incident and also apprise the Commission within 3 days of the receipt of the letter about actual facts of the case, along with the action taken report," NCW chairperson Mamata Sharma has written in her letter to Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar.

A Doordarshan official of Additional Director General (ADG) rank had been served a chargesheet after an inquiry was conducted on the complaint of a junior colleague who accused the official of using abusive language and inappropriate behaviour.
I&B Ministry Joint Secretary Abha Shukla had also written to Prasar Bharati saying the "inquiry committee is of the view there exists a prima facie case of sexual harrasment" and sought that action should be taken as per procedure.
Prasar Bharati officials have maintained that they have promptly acted on the complaint and transferred the official so that a fair probe may be conducted. They further said a reply from the officer on charges against him had been received and action was being taken according to rules.