AIIMS Nagpur resident doctor files sexual harassment complaint against Dentistry associate professor

Nagpur: A woman resident doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur has lodged a formal complaint alleging sexual harassment against an associate professor in the Department of Dentistry. According to news reports, the complainant stated that the professor had repeatedly made inappropriate remarks and engaged in unwelcome behaviour over a period of time. Although she initially chose to ignore the incidents but decided to approach the administration after the alleged harassment continued. Also Read:66-year-old doctor sentenced to 3 years jail for molesting minorThe institute has referred the matter to its Vishakha Committee, the internal body responsible for handling workplace sexual harassment complaints, for a detailed inquiry.Speaking to Nagpur Today, officials confirmed that the complaint has been taken on record and that due process will be followed as per institutional guidelines and legal provisions governing workplace harassment. The committee is expected to record statements from both parties and examine relevant evidence before submitting its findings to the administration.
However, conflicting statements have added to the confusion. The Executive Director stated that no official complaint had been received, while the committee head declined to disclose details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation, reports The Daily.
The associate professor named in the complaint has denied all allegations, calling them baseless. According to Loksatta, an associate Professor, Department of Dentistry, AIIMS, said, “I will not comment on the exact complaint against me with the AIIMS administration at this time. An internal committee is investigating the matter, and the truth will come out from it. I have not done any wrongdoing. The case has drawn attention across the campus and among medical professionals. The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors and other resident doctors’ groups have emphasized the need for a safe and respectful working environment.  Also Read:KGMU Paediatrics resident alleges sexual harassment; Additional Professor suspended