Ludhiana: The administration has adopted a strict stance regarding the alleged molestation and indecent behaviour by a manager towards a female employee at a petrol pump located at Bharat Nagar Chowk, Ludhiana. Acknowledging the gravity of the matter, the Punjab State Women’s Commission has taken ‘suo motu’ cognizance and directed the Ludhiana Police to take immediate action.
The Punjab State Women’s Commission took ‘suo-motu’ notice of the incident after it was broadcast on news channels. The Commission reiterated its firm commitment to ensuring the rights, dignity, and safety of women in the state. Exercising its powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Women’s Commission Act, 2001, the Commission has intervened in the matter.
Investigation by a senior officer: As per the orders of the Chairperson of the Punjab State Women’s Commission, a letter (Ref. No.: PSWC/2026/5257) was issued to the Ludhiana Police Commissioner on June 4, 2026, directing that the case be investigated immediately by a senior police officer.
Deadline set for the report: The Commission has directed the Police Commissioner to ensure that a detailed report regarding the police action taken is submitted to the Commission’s email ID by June 8, 2026, without fail.
What was the matter?
The entire dispute concerns a Bharat Petroleum petrol pump located in Bharat Nagar. The victim has leveled serious allegations against the manager and the owner. Jaskaran Kaur, the victim who has been employed at this petrol pump for approximately two and a half years alleges that the manager had been subjecting her to unwanted and indecent behavior for a long time.
According to the woman, he would often hold her hand while she was depositing cash collected from customers and would deliberately brush his shoulder against hers while passing by. Furthermore, he would follow her to the lunch room during breaks, causing her severe mental stress. The Owner’s Threats and Insensitive Attitude
The victim stated that when she complained to the petrol pump owner about the harassment, she was told to remain silent instead of being offered justice. It is alleged that, rather than examining the CCTV footage or questioning the manager, the owner attempted to intimidate her by flaunting his high-level connections. In the process, an attempt was made to portray the victim herself as being at fault.