A molestation case has been registered against a civil surgeon: a female employee pressured him to meet after work; the surgeon said he took leave without informing her.

A case has been registered against Civil Surgeon Dr. Manoj Khanna at the Mahila Police Station in Badwani, on the complaint of a female employee stationed at the District Hospital. The woman has accused him of molestation, mental harassment, abuse of power, and creating an intimidating atmosphere at the workplace. The police have registered a case under sections 74, 75, and 78 of the Indian Penal Code (BNS). According to the victim, she has complained to several senior officials, including the Collector.