New Delhi: The Indian Navy has denied allegations that a group of officers based in Kochi sexually harassed a young lieutenant's wife, but Defence Minister AK Antony has promised to take strict against anyone found guilty in the case.
"Whenever there is a complaint, we take strong action. After inquiry, if anyone is found guilty, we take strong action and exemplary punishment is given. This is our track record and this will continue.
"In the Kochi case also, three separate investigations are going on," he told reporters on the sidelines of the IAF Commanders' conference.
The case relates to a complaint filed by a woman from Kochi, wife of a naval officer, who has alleged that her husband and his superiors tortured and sexually molested her. Six naval officers have been booked in the case.
Last week, the Defence Ministry had dismissed a Navy officer for having illicit relations with the wife of his superior. And recently, another officer posted onboard INS Virat was dismissed after he was caught allegedly sending lewd messages to several women using multiple sim cards.
"Whenever there is a complaint, we take strong action. After inquiry, if anyone is found guilty, we take strong action and exemplary punishment is given. This is our track record and this will continue.
"In the Kochi case also, three separate investigations are going on," he told reporters on the sidelines of the IAF Commanders' conference.
Last week, the Defence Ministry had dismissed a Navy officer for having illicit relations with the wife of his superior. And recently, another officer posted onboard INS Virat was dismissed after he was caught allegedly sending lewd messages to several women using multiple sim cards.
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