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Sexual harassment allegations: Haryana sports university orders fact-finding inquiry
A woman employee at the Sports University of Haryana accuses an assistant professor of sexual harassment, citing late-night messages and repeated calls. The university forwarded the complaint to its sexual harassment committee for a fact-finding inquiry and directed the committee to submit its report within seven days; the accused could not be contacted for comment.
Why It Matters
The case highlights the university's process for addressing sexual harassment complaints and the prompt formation of a fact-finding inquiry to protect employees' safety and rights.
Timeline
3 Events
Complaint forwarded to sexual harassment committee and deadline set
May 2, 2026
The vice-chancellor forwarded the complaint to the university's sexual harassment committee for a fact-finding inquiry and directed the committee to submit its report within seven days. The accused could not be contacted for comment despite numerous attempts. The complainant also submitted a chat history to the vice-chancellor alleging that the assistant professor demanded unnecessary favors.
January 2026 contact attempts and workspace shift
January 2026
In January 2026, the complainant states that the accused again attempted to contact her through multiple means. To avoid escalation, she maintained distance from him and shifted her workspace.
Alleged late-night messages and calls on December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
The complainant alleges that the assistant professor sent inappropriate messages during late-night hours on December 19, 2025, and made repeated phone calls on multiple occasions, causing mental distress and creating a sense of threat.