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Sexual harassment case registered against medical official in Telangana

A case has been registered under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code against Dr N Gopal Rao, District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), Bhupalpally in connection with alleged sexual harassment of a lady doctor. Further investigation is underway.

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Published : Jun 7, 2020, 1:01 PM IST

Bhupalpally (Telangana): A case was registered against in-charge, District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), Bhupalpally, on Saturday in connection with alleged sexual harassment of a lady doctor.

Speaking to media over the case registered against Dr N Gopal Rao, Additional Superintendent of Police, Bhupalpally, V Srinivasulu, said, "Case has been registered against in charge-DMHO, Bhupalpally under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code after receiving a petition from a lady doctor."

Section 354 of the IPC deals with assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.

Further investigation is underway.

ANI

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