CEO of Delhi-based private company booked after ex-intern alleges sexual harassment

The Delhi Police has booked the CEO of a private digital marketing company here after a former intern filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and intimidation, an official said on Friday. Police said the woman accused the CEO of inappropriate conduct, mental harassment, and creating a hostile work environment during her internship with the company in South Delhi.

The Delhi Police has booked the CEO of a private digital marketing company here after a former intern filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and intimidation, an official said on Friday. Police said the woman accused the CEO of inappropriate conduct, mental harassment, and creating a hostile work environment during her internship with the company in South Delhi. The complainant also alleged that she was subjected to intimidation and repeated misconduct by the accused, prompting her to approach the police. Police registered an FIR under sections 74 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 75 (sexual harassment), 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 351 (criminal intimidation) and 3(5) (common intentions) of the BNS and launched further investigation into the matter. Police are verifying all facts and circumstances related to the allegations. Police said the investigation is underway.