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NCW takes suo motu cognizance of video showing IAS officer abusing woman officer

Srinagar. Oct 16 (UNI) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a viral video allegedly showing senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Administrative Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, Jammu and Kashmir, verbally abusing, humiliating and threatening junior woman officer Beenish Wani, Assistant Director (JKAS), during an official review meeting.
The development comes on a day the Jammu and Kashmir government ordered an inquiry against Ranjan following widespread outrage over a video purportedly showing him calling Wani “bloody shit” during a virtual official meeting.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to the Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, seeking verification of the video, an impartial inquiry and appropriate disciplinary and legal action if the allegations are established.
“The Commission has also called for safeguards against workplace harassment, victimisation and professional retaliation, along with protection and support for the woman officer,” NCW said.
An Action Taken Report (ATR) has been sought within seven days.
“Every woman officer is entitled to a safe, respectful and dignified workplace. Abuse of authority and workplace humiliation must be addressed with utmost seriousness,” NCW said.
J&K Congress president Tariq Karra wrote to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, calling for his intervention.
Seeking the Lieutenant Governor’s personal intervention, Karra called for an impartial and time-bound inquiry, including examination of the complete video recording, to establish the facts and determine whether any service rules or prescribed standards of official conduct had been violated.
“If the allegations are substantiated, appropriate action must follow, irrespective of the rank, influence or position of the officer concerned,” Karra wrote to LG.
“If the allegations are substantiated, appropriate action should follow, irrespective of the position held by the officer concerned,” Karra wrote.
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