GST inspector arrested for harassing colleague in Chennai
A 28-year-old GST inspector in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment against a female colleague. The Thirumangalam All-Women Police registered the case after the victim reported inappropriate comments and behavior.
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Highlights issues of workplace safety and the enforcement of anti-harassment laws within government departments.
A 28-year-old GST inspector was arrested on charges of sexually harassing a woman colleague at their workplace in Mogappair, following a complaint filed by the woman with the Thirumangalam All-Women Police.
The accused, Sourav, a native of West Bengal, is employed as a GST inspector at the department office on 2nd Main Road, Mogappair. The complainant, a 32-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh, works as an inspector at the same office.
According to police, the woman alleged that Sourav had been behaving inappropriately with her over the past few days. He allegedly made obscene comments and remarks with double meanings, causing her considerable distress.
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