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What is the Telangana Secretariat sexual harassment case involving two Section Officers?

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HYDERABAD: A woman Section Officer at the Telangana Secretariat has complained to Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju alleging sexual harassment at the workplace.

The officer accused another Section Officer of harassment and sought action against him, according to reports.

Chief Secretary sends accused officer to disciplinary cell

Following the complaint, Jaju ordered that the accused officer be handed over to the Joint Enforcement and Disciplinary Cell (JEDC) for appropriate action.

The move came after authorities considered the seriousness of the allegations made by the woman officer.

Authorities to examine complaint before disciplinary action

The accused officer is also reportedly facing contempt of court proceedings and other allegations.

Authorities will examine the woman officer’s complaint before deciding further disciplinary action against the accused.

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