DCW begins probe into sexual harassment incidents at college fests

Days after Indraprastha College for Women students alleged sexual harassment during a fest the Delhi Commission for Women DCW on Monday said it has launched an inquiry into repeated incidents of inappropriate behaviour towards women during college festivalsThe womens panel has issued summonses to Delhi Police and Delhi University DU officials asking them to appear before it on April 6This inquiry is on the overall issue so that strong systems are created to deter such incidents in the future Earlier the DCW had issued notices to Delhi Police and IP College to inquire into the specific case of harassment the commission saidStudents at DUs Indraprastha College for Women alleged that some men scaled the walls of the college during a fest on March 28 and harassed several studentsSimilar incidents have also been reported in some DU colleges in the past In 2020 some people forced their way into Gargi College premises during a fest and molested the girl students the DCW notedAgain in 2022 some male students forced their way into Miranda College and harassed the girl students These incidents are happening repeatedly in DU colleges and raise serious concerns regarding the safety of girl students especially during college fests it saidAlso read Delhi excise policy case Sisodias judicial custody extended till April 17Taking action in the matter the DCW chief has issued summonses to the registrar of Delhi University and Joint Commissioner of Police Special Police Unit for Women and Children SPUWAC seeking an action taken report in the matter it addedThe DCW asked DU to provide inquiry reports on incidents that took place in Gargi College Miranda House and Indraprastha College along with details of action taken by the university against college administrations for any security lapseIt also asked DU and Delhi Police why they have not been able to prevent such incidents They have also been asked to provide details of any ordersguidelinesstanding orders issued by them after the incident to avoid a repeat of such incidents in futureThe DCW asked Delhi Police to provide details of the action taken against its officials for security lapses that occurred in colleges The commission has asked DU and Delhi Police officials to appear before it along with requisite information on April 6Following the incident at Indraprastha College the police registered an FIR under sections 337 causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others and 188 disobedience to an order lawfully promulgated by a public servant of the Indian Penal Code IPC and arrested seven peopleThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever