Srinagar, Oct 16 (JKNS): The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a viral video allegedly showing senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Administrative Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, Jammu and Kashmir, verbally abusing, humiliating and threatening junior woman officer Beenish Wani, Assistant Director (JKAS), during an official review meeting.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, as per news agency JKNS, seeking verification of the video, an impartial inquiry into the allegations and appropriate disciplinary and legal action if the allegations are established.
The Commission has also called for safeguards to prevent workplace harassment, victimisation and professional retaliation, while seeking protection and support for the woman officer.
The NCW has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Jammu and Kashmir Government within seven days.
Emphasising the need for a safe and respectful working environment, the Commission said every woman officer is entitled to a workplace that upholds her dignity and that abuse of authority and workplace humiliation must be addressed with utmost seriousness.
The NCW helpline is 14490, notice reads. (JKNS)