Chennai Traffic Officer Suspended Amid Harassment Allegations

An IPS officer in Greater Chennai Traffic Police has been suspended after a sexual harassment complaint by a woman constable. The officer, D Magesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic North, is accused of harassment. The complaint is under investigation by an internal committee.

An Indian Police Service officer with the Greater Chennai Traffic Police faces suspension following serious allegations of sexual harassment. A woman police constable lodged the complaint against the Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic North, D Magesh Kumar.

The constable reported the purported misconduct to the Director General of Police, prompting immediate administrative action against Kumar. The claims involve significant accusations that have now led to his temporary removal from duty.

The case has been referred to an internal complaints committee on sexual harassment for detailed investigation and potential disciplinary measures, as efforts to uphold integrity within the police force continue.