Probe demanded into sexual harassment at women’s shelter home in Kalaburagi
Sangha demanded arrest of shelter home administrator, cancellation of license
The Karnataka Ahinda Jana Sangha has demanded the immediate arrest of Ananthraj Choul, the administrator of a government-funded women's shelter home in Kalaburagi, in response to allegations of sexual harassment and physical assault against a 29-year-old inmate. The incident occurred at the Shakti Sadana Shelter Home for Women, where Choul allegedly summoned the victim to his chamber, subjected her to sexual harassment and physical assault, and threatened to murder her if she resisted.
Despite the victim reporting the incident to the centre's counsellor and superintendent, no action was taken. The sangha has also accused Choul of using abusive language towards inmates and female staff members, and of failing to address the issue despite being briefed by Department of Women and Child Development officials. If the authorities fail to cancel the institution’s license and take stern action against Choul within a week, the sangha, along with other organizations, plans to launch a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
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