Sentencing Of Special DGP For Sexual Harassment

Introduction

A former Special Director General of Police in Tamil Nadu, Rajesh Das, was convicted and sentenced to three years of rigorous punishment for sexually harassing a female Superintendent of Police while they were on duty.

Facts of the case

In February 2021, the two officers were on duty as part of security for the then Chief Minister during the time of election campaigning. The incident took place late at night on February 21 on the Trichy-Chennai highway when Das had to return to Chennai. In spite of the late hours, the female officer was asked by Das to accompany him in his car. Given that he was her senior and they were working together, she complied. According to statements of the witnesses, when the car halted after 40 minutes, the female officer was seen rushing out.