Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Oct 27: Mr. Jitender Narain, former Chief Secretary Andaman and Nicobar Administration reached Port Blair VSI Airport from Delhi today by morning Flight at 10:10AM following a Calcutta High Court order to appear before a Special Investigation Team, which is probing alleged gangrape charges against him, by October 28.
As per information, Mr. Jitendra Narainmight be interrogated by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) tonight or tomorrow. Top police officials are however tight lipped in this issue.
What was shocking to see that Mr. Narain was escorted out of the airport amid heavy security cover after his arrival, a privilege which is not available for ordinary public if they are accused in any case, public pointed out.
Even more shocking is that some local media persons covering the news were prevented from performing their duties at the airport, which again raises many questions.
Earlier, on October 17 2022 the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), had placed Mr. Jitendra Narain, a senior IAS officer of AGMUT Cadre under suspension with immediate effect. The Ministry received a report on 16.10.2022 from Andaman & Nicobar Police regarding the alleged sexual assault of a lady by Sh. Jitendra Narain, IAS (AGMUT:1990), the then Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and others. As the Report indicated the possibility of grave misconduct and misuse of official position on the part of Sh. Jitendra Narain, IAS (AGMUT:1990), the Union Home Minister directed to take immediate strict action against the officer concerned as per law.
“Accordingly, Mr. Jitendra Narain, IAS (AGMUT:1990) has been placed under suspension with immediate effect and disciplinary proceedings have been ordered against him,” a release issued by PIB added.
