Srinagar, Oct 16: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a viral video allegedly showing senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan verbally abusing, humiliating and threatening Beenish Wani, an Assistant Director from the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), during an official review meeting.

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, seeking verification of the video and an impartial inquiry into the allegations. The Commission has called for appropriate disciplinary and legal action if the allegations are substantiated.

The Commission has also stressed the need to protect the woman officer from workplace harassment, victimisation and professional retaliation. It has sought measures to ensure her safety, dignity and professional well-being.

The NCW has directed the authorities to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within seven days.

The Commission emphasised that every woman officer deserves a safe, respectful and dignified workplace, adding that alleged misuse of authority and workplace humiliation must be dealt with seriously.