Booked for rape, former Haryana CM’s PSO faces suspension

Rohtak, July 1

Jitender Kumar, a personal security officer (PSO) of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, faces suspension after being booked on the charge of raping a nurse employed with the Health Department.

“A notice has been given to Jitender to join investigation. The process to suspend him has also been initiated,” said DSP (Women) Susheela Devi.

The complainant alleged that Jitender came in contact with her while his father was admitted to a hospital for the Covid treatment. He started coming to her home to enquire about his father’s health.

On one such visit, Jitender allegedly raped her at gunpoint and threatened her with dire consequences in case she revealed the matter.

An FIR was registered against Jitender, a sub-inspector, under Sections 354, 376 and 452 of the IPC and 25-54-59 of the Arms Act at the Women police station in Rohtak. As per police sources, Jitender has been served the notice to join the probe in the case. — TNS