A woman has accused Narain of rape, after which the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) placed him under suspension.
“The Ministry received a report on 16.10.2022 from Andaman & Nicobar Police regarding the alleged sexual assault of a lady by Sh. Jitendra Narain, IAS (AGMUT:1990), the then Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and others. As the Report indicated the possibility of grave misconduct and misuse of official position on the part of Sh. Jitendra Narain, IAS (AGMUT:1990), the Union Home Minister directed to take immediate strict action against the officer concerned as per law,” the Ministry had said.
Disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against him.
Source: Barandbench
