Army orders inquiry into alleged harassment of serving woman officer

Sources in the South Western Command of the Army said on Wednesday that investigation into the case as per due procedure is in progress.

“A case of alleged harassment of a serving women officer has been reported in one of the military stations in Punjab,” a source said. “Investigations as per due procedure mandated by guidelines listed in various laws enacted by the Parliament as well as the Supreme Court to prevent sexual harassment of women soldiers are in progress,” it said.

The sources said the Indian Army is committed to providing a safe and secure working environment to all ranks.