Thee inmates of an ashram at Chakarkend in Bargarh district have levelled sexual harassment allegations against the head of the NGO that runs it. They have informed District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Manju Ekka about the alleged sexual harassment made to them and many others at different points of time.
They have also informed the matter to district ADM Mirdhha Toppo.
The NGO owner also makes video shootings of the sexual scenes, the women are learnt to have alleged before the district authorities.
Getting the allegation, the ADM and the Assistant District Welfare Officer (ADWO) made a joint enquiry in this regard on Wednesday. When contacted, ADM Toppo said, “We have got certain evidence in the matter.” But further enquiry would be made by police as the case has been handed over to them, Toppo added.
“If the allegations come out true, action as per the criminal procedure will be taken against all involved in the matter including the owner of the NGO,” said district Additional SP Amarendra Rana.
However, the NGO owner denied the allegation and said that some inmates who are behaving unruly are bringing such allegations. He further said that different police stations are sending women to this ashram for their rehabilitation.