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This is an archive article published on May 29, 2009

Constable accuses Amritsar DSP of molestation

A Punjab Police head constable has accused DSP (Rural),Amritsar,Narinder Singh of molesting her in his office....

A Punjab Police head constable has accused DSP (Rural),Amritsar,Narinder Singh of molesting her in his office. While the incident happened a few days ago,she complained to senior officials only today.

Calling it “a serious matter”,DIG (Border Range) Gurpreet Kaur Deo said that based on the written complaint by the woman constable,a seven-member committee,comprising senior police officials,an advocate and an educationist had been constituted to look into the matter.

The head constable,who worked as a computer operator in DSP Singh’s office,has alleged that he used to make advances towards her and a few days ago,tried to manhandle her. She claims she slapped him and managed to get away.

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While the constable has since been shifted from Singh’s office,the DSP has denied the charge claiming that she bore him a grudge over some duties assigned to her.

Based on the probe report,action could be taken against the DSP,the DIG said.

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