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Officer Accused of Harassment and Threats Against Shikshamitra
31 Aug
Summary
- FIR registered against Block Education Officer for alleged harassment.
- Woman accused the officer of sending obscene messages and threats.
- Officer allegedly pressured the woman to forgo training for personal stay.
In Etah, an FIR has been filed against a Block Education Officer (BEO) at Kotwali Nagar police station. A 35-year-old shikshamitra has accused the officer of harassment, including receiving obscene messages and pressure to abandon official duties for personal demands.
The complainant stated that the BEO initially offered support but later made inappropriate remarks and behaved improperly. She reported an incident on August 5 where the officer allegedly made lewd comments while offering her a ride and threatened her employment when she objected.
Further allegations include the BEO instructing her to miss a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) training program scheduled from August 24, instead demanding she stay with him for five days. She informed her husband before reporting the matter on August 29, seeking legal action and protection.
A case has been registered under sections of the BNS related to outraging modesty and criminal intimidation. Police are investigating the serious allegations.
