ROHTAK: Four female sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak were allegedly forced to undress to provide “proof of periods” by two supervisors, triggering massive outrage on campus.
The incident took place on October 26 when the women arrived late for work. Supervisors Vinod Kumar and Vitender Kumar allegedly accused them of making excuses after they said they were delayed due to menstrual issues.
The supervisors then reportedly demanded proof, asking them to remove their clothes. One of the women was allegedly forced to undress, and a photograph of a sanitary pad was taken.
The incident came to light when the victims sent photos and videos to the Haryana Commission for Women. The commission on Wednesday directed the university administration to terminate the supervisors involved.
The same day, Haryana Governor Asim Kumar Ghosh was on a three-day visit to MDU. The situation escalated when the women and student organisations protested against the alleged misconduct. The protesting students and staff reportedly confronted the supervisors, and a scuffle broke out before university authorities intervened.
MDU Registrar Dr Krishnakant Gupta and Vice-Chancellor Rajveer Singh rushed to the spot and immediately suspended both supervisors. The university ordered that they remain in Rohtak and not leave the station without permission.
Police later arrived at the scene and took the supervisors into custody for questioning.
