Assam

CISF transfers Sub-Inspector for allegedly strip-searching a pregnant lady at Guwahati airport

Pratidin Bureau

According to reports, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman Sub-Inspector, who allegedly strip-searched a pregnant lady at the Guwahati airport, has been transferred from screening duty to training on Tuesday.

"CISF woman Sub-Inspector has been transferred from screening duty to training. CISF has expressed regret on behalf of the Sub-Inspector to the complainant," informed the CISF said in a statement.

The CISF has also assured that the matter will be looked into thoroughly.

"CISF has taken cognizance of victim's complaint and the matter has been enquired into. A new Sub-Inspector has been deployed for conducting the screening duty," the CISF added.

Reportedly, the incident had taken place on June 24 when the woman and her husband were at the Guwahati airport to take a flight to New Delhi.

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