CRPF Officer Khajan Singh News: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has ordered the suspension of one of its senior DIG rank officers after he was found guilty of sexual harassment. The accused CRPF officer is an Arjuna awardee.
These allegations have been made by female employees
DIG rank Chief Sports Officer Khajan Singh was accused of sexual harassment by female CRPF personnel. Sources said that this action was taken after the recommendation of UPSC and the approval of the Home Ministry.
A group of victimized women lodged a complaint…
Sources said that after a group of victimized women CRPF personnel leveled allegations of sexual harassment against DIG Khajan Singh, the CRPF investigated the matter, which also confirmed the crime. After this CRPF submitted a report to UPSC. After which the Home Ministry recommended his dismissal.
UPSC's decision after investigation
A senior officer said the CRPF investigated the officer's conduct, followed legal procedures and submitted a report to the UPSC. After this, UPSC advised him to dismiss him from service. The Home Ministry also expressed support for this decision. After this CRPF issued dismissal notice. Before taking over as the Chief Sports Officer of the CRPF, Khajan Singh represented the country at the 1986 Seoul National Games and won a silver medal in the 200 m butterfly event. Their victory gave India its first medal in this competition since 1951.