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Probe begins into charge against RDO

Staff Reporter

VISAKHAPATNAM: Special Grade Deputy Collector Sobha began the departmental inquiry into the allegations made by two women Mandal Revenue Officers (MRO) against Narsipatnam Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) Balasubrahmanyam.

The two women, who charged the RDO with sexual harassment, appeared at the Collectorate and deposed before Ms. Sobha on Monday.

Joint Collector Sandeep Kumar Sultania ordered an inquiry following reports in a section of the press that the RDO had been harassing the MROs and threatening them with disciplinary action if they approached higher-ups. The MROs threatened to commit suicide if no action was taken against the accused official. The RDO later denied the charge.

Mr. Sultania said that action would be initiated against the RDO once the inquiry was completed in two to three days.

Meanwhile, several women's organisations demanded suspension of the RDO and his immediate arrest.

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