Burari minor rape: Delhi CM Kejriwal orders WCD officer’s suspension
Hindustan TimesThe Delhi government on Monday suspended Premoday Khakha, a senior official of the women and child development department, who has been accused of raping a 17-year-old girl — his deceased friend’s daughter — who was living under his guardianship. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he ordered the chief secretary to suspend the official with immediate effect till inquiries were pending and sought an action taken report by 5pm on Monday. Chief secretary Naresh Kumar on Monday evening issued orders for suspension as well as disciplinary proceedings against Khakha, who was serving as an assistant director in the department, while being assigned duties of deputy director as well. The order undersigned by Kumar said, “Whereas a disciplinary proceeding against Premoday Khakha working in the department on post of assistant director is contemplated.