Uttar Pradesh government orders KGMU to investigate faculty over sexual exploitation claims

The state government issued a directive to King George's Medical University in Lucknow after receiving complaints alleging sexual exploitation by certain faculty members and staff. The order, conveyed through the health department, requires the university administration to launch an internal inquiry, suspend implicated individuals pending investigation, and cooperate with any police probe. Officials said the move aims to safeguard students and patients, protect the institution's reputation, and ensure compliance with laws on sexual harassment and exploitation. The university has not yet commented publicly, but a spokesperson indicated that a committee will be formed in line with its grievance redressal mechanisms. The directive arrives amid heightened scrutiny of educational institutions across India regarding misconduct, and the state government has pledged strict enforcement of anti‑harassment policies.