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AIIMS Suspends CTVS Chief Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Reaching PMO
Dr. AK Bisoi of the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences was suspended amid serious allegations of sexual harassment, prompting intervention from the Prime Ministers Office (India).
- Dr. AK Bisoi, head of the Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery department at the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, was suspended following a harassment complaint from a female nursing officer.
- The complaint, which detailed allegations of sexual harassment and workplace intimidation, was escalated to the Prime Ministers Office (India) by the AIIMS Nurses Union.
- The decision to suspend Bisoi reflects heightened concerns about workplace safety and the handling of sexual harassment cases in medical institutions, particularly in New Delhi.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores ongoing issues of sexual harassment within healthcare settings, highlighting the need for effective measures to protect employees and ensure accountability, which is increasingly drawing attention at national levels.