Ministry Home Affair suspends Mr. Jitendra Narain, IAS on the alleged of sexual assault

New Delhi, Oct 17: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), today placed Mr. Jitendra Narain, a senior IAS officer of AGMUT Cadre under suspension with immediate effect.

The Ministry received a report on 16.10.2022 from Andaman and  Nicobar Police regarding the alleged sexual assault of a lady by Sh. Jitendra Narain, IAS (AGMUT:1990), the then Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and others.

As the Report indicated the possibility of grave misconduct and misuse of official position on the part of Mr. Jitendra Narain, IAS (AGMUT:1990), the Union Home Minister directed to take immediate strict action against the officer concerned as per law.

Accordingly, Sh. Jitendra Narain, IAS (AGMUT:1990) has been placed under suspension with immediate effect and disciplinary proceedings have been ordered against him.

The Government is committed to ensuring zero tolerance towards the acts of indiscipline by its officials irrespective of their rank and status, especially with regard to incidents involving the dignity of women.  An FIR has been registered and action in the criminal case is being taken separately by the SIT of Andaman & Nicobar Police.

 

 

 

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