Question : HARASSMENT OF WOMEN IN ARMED FORCES



(a) the total number of cases of alleged harassment of women officers reported in the Armed Forces during each of the last three years and the current year, service-wise;

(b) the number of officers found guilty after inquiry into each of these cases;

(c) the number of officers punished/penalized during the said period; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to check recurrence of such incidents?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.