Allegations of sexual harassment against a senior official

Assistant Section Officer, Gajendra, has been accused of misconduct

Senior officers at BMRCL have been made aware of these allegations

Allegations of sexual harassment against a senior official at the Rajajinagar Metro Station have come to light, raising serious concerns about the safety and well-being of women employees. The Assistant Section Officer, Gajendra, has been accused of misconduct, including sexual assault on female security guards.

An FIR has been filed against Gajendra at the Subramanya Nagar police station following complaints from multiple women employees. The allegations suggest a pattern of abuse, with reports of verbal harassment, use of obscene language against women employees and even touching them inappropriately.

The complaint alleges that women staff who refused to comply with Gajendra’s advances were threatened with punitive actions, such as transfer to different locations or termination from their positions. Furthermore, the owner of the security agency employing these guards was also implicated, accused of pressuring employees into cooperation under threat of dismissal.

Among the grievances outlined in the complaint are incidents involving Hemalatha, a security guard at the Rajajinagar metro station, who reported experiencing insults and unwanted advances from Gajendra. The complaint also mentions instances of unwanted physical contact and coercion, with threats of false accusations and transfers for those who resisted.

Senior officers at BMRCL have been made aware of these allegations, prompting a call for immediate investigation and action. The complaint underscores the urgent need for accountability and measures to ensure the safety of all employees within the metro system.