Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka on Monday gave a notice in the Lok Sabha seeking suspension of business to demand a discussion on the case of sexual harassment, blackmail, and intimidation of a first-year BEd Scheduled Caste student from Odisha.
YSRCP MP from Tirupati Maddila Gurumoorthy wrote letters to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, National Commission for Women, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, and National Human Rights Commission seeking immediate intervention in a shocking sexual harassment and blackma
On a sexual harassment allegation case against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty said, "Congress is remaining silent.", on Sunday.
According to the police, the apprehended accused has been identified as Hari Singh Kopkoti, a resident of Bageshwar, Uttarakhand. The accused was held after one of the victim girls reported that her father had received a threatening call on September 14.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West) Amit Goel on Sunday said that police will seek the remand of Chaitanyananda Saraswati in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case.
DMK leader TKS Elangovan commented on the recent allegations against a party member on Wednesday, stating that the police have taken up the case and will take stringent action if the accused is found guilty.
Actor Vijay Raaz known for his roles in 'Stree', 'Delhi Belly' and others, has been acquitted of sexual harassment and stalking charges filed by a colleague on the sets of the film 'Sherni' also starring Vidya Balan.
The Commission has demanded swift action, including the registration of a case, immediate arrest of the accused, and an Action Taken Report (ATR) within three days.