The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has initiated a decree for the expulsion of one of its senior officers following his conviction for sexual misconduct, as per informed sources. This measure was taken based on the counsel of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the authorization of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), sources revealed, noting that Khajan Singh, holding the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and chief sports officer within the CRPF, stands accused of subjecting female personnel in the paramilitary unit to sexual harassment.
Following accusations of sexual impropriety by a collective of female CRPF personnel, an inquiry was conducted by the force, culminating in the determination of his culpability, sources disclosed. Consequently, the nation’s largest paramilitary force submitted a dossier to the UPSC, triggering the MHA’s requisition for his ouster. “The CRPF undertook an examination into the conduct of the officer, adhering to procedural legality, and furnished a dossier to the UPSC. Subsequently, the UPSC recommended dismissal from service, a verdict sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Consequently, the CRPF has issued a notice of expulsion accordingly,” relayed a senior officer to ANI.
Before assuming his current role as the CRPF’s chief sports officer, Khajan Singh had represented the nation in the 1986 Seoul Asian Games, clinching a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly discipline. His triumph marked India’s inaugural swimming accolade at the event since 1951. Khajan Singh, presently stationed in Mumbai, is yet to furnish a statement and has been allotted a span of 15 days to retort to the dismissal notice. He faces dual accusations, with expulsion proceedings initiated in one instance, while the investigation into the other case remains ongoing.
He had previously rebuffed the allegations as ‘wholly unfounded’, asserting they were contrived to besmirch his reputation. The CRPF, comprising approximately 3.25 lakh personnel, initially incorporated women into combat ranks in 1986. Presently, it encompasses six exclusively female battalions, comprising a total of 8,000 personnel. Furthermore, women fulfill roles in sports and assorted administrative capacities within the force.