Cops concern discover of look towards KEM doc accused of sexual harassment

The case was registered on April 12 underneath sections 74 (assault), 75 (sexual harassment), and 79 (gestures supposed to insult a lady’s modesty) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The preliminary grievance was filed by a 32-year-old assistant professor, who alleged that Dr Deokar repeatedly made inappropriate feedback and bodily advances—notably when she wore a saree. She additionally described incidents of inappropriate touching throughout official features and examinations.

Following her grievance, 5 extra docs got here ahead with comparable allegations. The ladies accused Dr Deokar of inappropriate behaviour throughout seminars, Holi celebrations, and even informal outings. One physician claimed he took her to a abandoned highway underneath the pretext of shopping for ice cream and misbehaved along with her. The complainants initially raised the matter along with his spouse and later escalated it to hospital authorities earlier than approaching the police.

In response to the police, a previous grievance was reportedly made towards Dr Deokar in 2021. Nevertheless, it didn’t attain the Bhoiwada police station on the time. “We try to confirm the sooner grievance. The complainant is at the moment overseas, and we plan to contact her upon her return,” mentioned a senior police officer.

Investigators are additionally analyzing the alleged misuse of selfies. “The accused would ask the docs for selfies—particularly after they wore sarees—and use the chance to the touch them inappropriately,” mentioned an officer. Whereas the complainants declare such photographs have been taken, they reportedly would not have copies. Police have acknowledged they’ll search entry to Dr Deokar’s cell phone as a part of the probe.

Dr Deokar appeared earlier than the Bhoiwada police on Sunday after the classes court docket granted him interim safety from arrest. He was allowed to depart after being served a discover of look underneath part 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which signifies that quick arrest just isn’t required. “He additionally handed over the keys to his cabin at KEM Hospital. Earlier, he had turn into unapproachable after the preliminary grievance was lodged,” the officer added.

Dr Deokar has denied all allegations and claimed that he’s being falsely implicated.