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KGMU suspends junior resident doctor after allegations of sexual harassment & forced religious conversion

Lucknow, Dec 23 (UNI) The administration of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) here has suspended a junior resident doctor following allegations of sexual harassment and attempted religious conversion, officials said today.
The action was taken against Dr. Rameezuddin on the directions of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sonia Nityanand, and the suspension order was issued by Dean (Academics) Prof. Virendra. The decision comes after a complaint filed by a woman resident doctor pursuing an MD degree at the university.
According to an official statement, KGMU’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has initiated an inquiry into the allegations. The administration stated that allowing the accused to continue on duty during the ongoing investigation could affect the fairness and neutrality of the probe. As a result, he has been suspended with immediate effect.
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