Pune: PMC bans former Deputy Mayor Mukari Algude from headquarters over molestation allegations
The matter was taken to the civic body's internal complaints committee.
IllustrationA woman employee has accused former Deputy Mayor Mukari Algude of molestation and inappropriate conduct over an incident she alleges happened on Thursday afternoon, and the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has barred him from entering its headquarters.
She alleges that Algude entered the Social Welfare Department at the PMC main building and made inappropriate remarks towards her. She further alleges that when she objected, he grabbed her hand and pushed her away.
She reported the incident to senior officials, and the matter was taken to the Vishakha Committee, the civic body's internal complaints committee. Municipal employees have demanded strict action, accountability and workplace safety.
PMC officials have confirmed that the allegations are being examined. The civic administration has restricted Algude's entry into the headquarters pending further proceedings.
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