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Woman alleges sexual harassment by Delhi gurdwara management
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A 26-year-old woman on Wednesday alleged that she was sexually harassed by two members of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) when she went to ask them for a job last month.
Paramjeet Khanna told the media that she was harassed by two office-bearers — Harjit Singh and Sukhvinder Singh — and the former asked her “to lie under him” when she went there for a job on March 7.
She said she approached the latter after a few days. “He also demanded similar favours. I complained to the Committee later, on March 20. But, no action was taken.”
“On March 28, I went to (DSGMC General Secretary Manjinder Singh) Sirsa ji’s residence and handed over a written complaint to the security guard there, as he was himself not available to speak to. But, there hasn’t been any response from him as well.”
Sirsa, however, said that he had constituted a panel to look into the matter so that action could be taken against the named persons.
“I have initiated an inquiry by forming a three-member panel to examine this case. Action will certainly be taken if what the woman is alleging is found to be true,” he told IANS.
Paramjeet said that the police was “deliberately” not registering an FIR.
Madhur Verma, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) – New Delhi district, however, said that an inquiry had been initiated after the complaint was registered with the police on April 4.
“Inquiry is on. FIR will be filed depending on the results of the inquiry. There were some loopholes in her complaint… That is why we are waiting,” he said.
The woman has demanded that the two accused be removed from the Management Committee. “Also, action should be taken against them by the police, so that these people don’t come to power again, anywhere.”
“They asked me to compromise for a job saying everybody does that. This simply means that they were not doing this for the first time. Police should take strict action — that’s what I want now,” she said.
“They have been threatening my mother who works at the same Gurdwara. She is not supporting me in this case as she is afraid of losing her job,” she explained.
Verma said that if the complaint of threats were found true, the police would take suitable action.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.