MudurNew Delhi: A government institute here has fired a top Indian scientist leading a drug discovery effort after an inquiry panel probed allegations that he had sexually harassed a junior research scientist through language, behaviour, and physical advances. Rao, 59, the head of its Drug Discovery Research Centre (DDRC), officials with the institute's governing body said. Scientists say the case highlights the difficulty a woman scientist may face when she wishes to complain against influential superiors. Its report said it is "extremely difficult" for victims of sexual harassment to muster the courage to complain and seek redressal. The complainant at the THSTI said she decided to file a complaint after the institution conducted a workshop on sexual harassment at the workplace.

Source: The Telegraph February 11, 2018 21:22 UTC