Zee News anchor Zeenat Siddiqui alleges harrasment, unlawful termination from management
Noida: In a shocking revelation on X platform, a Zee Media employee Zeenat Siddiqui, who was working as an anchor has come forward with allegations of unlawful termination and harassment. She has also written in detail about the disturbing events leading up to her dismissal.
Siddiqui, narrated the sequence of events that happened on the day of her termination. According to her X post, she arrived at the office on a usual Saturday, a day when a significant portion of the staff, including HR personnel, was absent. Upon her arrival, she described experiencing a sense of confinement, with her belongings inspected and her attempts to contact her mother restricted.
She further alleged that she was subjected to verbal abuse and intimidation, culminating in an attempt to coerce her into signing a resignation letter. Refusing to comply, she attempted to leave, only to be forcibly restrained and ultimately terminated from her position. Throughout the ordeal, she claims to have endured emotional distress and physical discomfort, exacerbated by the beginning of her menstrual cycle.
Despite her efforts to seek assistance from HR, she asserts that her pleas were ignored, and she was left to tackle the problems alone. Subsequently, she lodged a formal complaint with the police, detailing the events of the incident. However, as of the time of her post on X, no formal FIR has been filed, prompting concerns over the handling of the case.
Siddiqui's account has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with demands for a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct. The incident has reignited discussions surrounding workplace harassment and the efficacy of existing legal frameworks in addressing such grievances.
Siddiqui remains apprehensive about the outcome of her legal battle, citing concerns over potential external influences. In her post she has also requested for sustained support from the public.
ये मेरा UNLAWFUL TERMINATION ORDER जिसे मैं बिना किसी शर्म के आप लोगों के सामने रख रही हूं, अब ये जानिए ये मुझे दिया कैसे गया
— ZEENAT SIDDIQUI (@ZSiddiki) February 8, 2024
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5 cops injured in clash during demolition drive near Delhi mosque; police says normalcy restored
New Delhi (PTI): At least five police personnel were injured after an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan area turned violent early Wednesday, officials said.
The clashes erupted when officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were carrying out a demolition drive on land adjoining the Syed Faiz Elahi Mosque and a nearby graveyard at Turkman Gate, following directions of the Delhi High Court.
The Delhi Police, in a statement, said that teargas shells were used to disperse the crowd and normalcy was restored shortly after the incident.
During the operation, some people allegedly resorted to stone pelting, triggering chaos at the site. Police later said the situation was brought under control with measured force.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Nidhin Valsan said MCD scheduled the demolition for the intervening night of January 6 and 7, following which police personnel were mobilised and deployed at the site, but around 100-150 people gathered when MCD machinery, including JCBs, was about to arrive.
He said most people dispersed after being persuaded, though some tried to create a ruckus and resorted to stone-pelting, in which five policemen sustained minor injuries and were given medical treatment.
We had to use teargas to disperse the crowd, the DCP said.
Legal action will be initiated after medical reports, statements, he said, adding that CCTV footage are being analysed.
A banquet hall and a dispensary near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque, which were declared encroachments by the court, were being demolished during the drive, the officer said.
The police said that Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the land-owning agency, had informed the police in advance about the proposed demolition and sought deployment of force for maintaining law and order.
The DCP said that immediately after receiving the intimation, the police contacted local residents and informed them that the demolition was a legal action, adding that the police took people of the area into confidence and received considerable cooperation from them.
According to police, extensive law and order arrangements were made in advance, with senior officers deployed across multiple zones. Coordination meetings were held with members of local peace committees.
This is a developing story, further details are awaited.
