- DIMAPUR — The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF)
has demanded “immediate suspension” of IAS officer Reny Wilfred, pending
investigation into charges of alleged sexual harassment of female employees.
- In a letter to the state Chief Secretary on Tuesday, the
federation expressed concern over the continued appointment of Wilfred, Joint
Secretary of the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), to an
office of responsibility despite ongoing investigations into allegations of
sexual harassment filed against him by female employees under his authority.
- “It is deeply troubling that Mr. Wilfred, who has reportedly
exhibited a pattern of inappropriate behaviour, is allowed to continue in a
position that enables further abuse of power. This sends a dangerous message to
both survivors of workplace harassment and the public at large—that
institutional protection takes precedence over accountability,” the federation
said.
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- The NSF also maintained that such an approach undermines the
morale of government employees, particularly women, and erodes public faith in
the administration’s credibility.
- “The NSF reiterates that we are not dealing with an isolated
lapse in judgment, but with an alleged repeat offender whose continued tenure
in office puts the integrity of public service at risk.
- “Therefore, we demand the immediate suspension of Mr. Reny
Wilfred, IAS, from holding any office of responsibility until the completion
and public release of the final investigation report,” the letter stated.
- Additionally, the students’ also cautioned against any
attempt by individuals or entities to shield or influence the outcome of the
investigation, affirming that any such interference will be met with strong
opposition from the federation and the Naga public.
