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CRPF Officer Faces Removal Order Over Sexual Harassment Charges

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has issued a removal order against one of its senior officers following a substantiated case of sexual harassment.

Reports indicate that the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recommended the action, which the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) subsequently approved.

Sources suggest that Khajan Singh, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) rank chief sports officer of the CRPF, stands accused of engaging in sexual harassment of female personnel within the paramilitary force.

Following allegations of sexual harassment raised by a group of female CRPF personnel, the force undertook an investigation which led to the determination of his guilt.

The country’s largest paramilitary force submitted a report to the UPSC, prompting the Ministry of Home Affairs to request his dismissal.

Meanwhile, Khajan Singh had earlier dismissed the allegations as ‘completely untrue.’

Khajan Singh, presently stationed in Mumbai, has not issued a statement yet. A 15-day period has been allotted to him to respond to the dismissal notice.

Singh is facing two charges, with dismissal procedures underway in one case. The investigation regarding the other case is still ongoing.

The CRPF, with approximately 325,000 personnel, took its first step towards gender integration in 1986 by welcoming women into combat roles.

Over the years, this initiative has flourished, resulting in the establishment of six all-women battalions comprising a total of 8,000 personnel.

Moreover, women contribute significantly to the force in sports and various administrative roles, showcasing their multifaceted capabilities within the organization.

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Mankrit Kaur

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