IAF officer booked for sexual molestation by squadron leader in Jammu

Jammu: An Indian Air Force (IAF) wing commander has been booked for allegedly molesting a woman squadron leader at the Satwari air force station in Jammu, police officials said on Monday. According to officials, the squadron leader filed a written complaint with the Satwari police on Thursday, accusing the wing commander of making “objectionable advances” towards her.

An FIR under sections 354, 354 (A) and 509 of the IPC has been filed against the wing commander, an official familiar with the matter said.

“However, the accused wing commander has obtained bail. We have initiated a probe into the matter,” he said.

In her complaint, the woman has alleged that the accused made lewd remarks and touched her inappropriately.

The woman also said that she has kept a record of indecent text and video messages that the accused sent her, the official said. “She also has some mobile recordings to substantiate her claims,” the officer said.

Armed forces initiate a court of inquiry within the institution in such cases. In the instant case, the decision has to come from Western Air Command headquarters in Delhi after the completion of court of inquiry.

The IAF did not respond to the issue. (HT)