Government admits isolated sex-harassment cases in defence forces

New Delhi, Dec 13 (UNI) The Government today admitted in the Rajya Sabha that there were a few isolated cases of sexual harassment and victimisation of officers by their superiors.

Answering Mr Motiur Rehman, Defence Minister A K Antony in a written reply, said two such cases were reported in the current year and Courts of Inquiry were instituted. In one case, prima facie evidence could be found, the minister said.

About the measures taken to protect the lady officers, the minister said defence forces were taking appropriate measures for safety and security of its personnel, including women. Any complaint of sexual harassment were viewed seriously and was investigated and dealt in accordance with the respective Services Acts, he added.

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