The Haryana Government today sought and “explanation” from senior IAS officer Anil Kumar in connection with a case involving a 90-year-old woman, who was allegedly hit by his car.
“Haryana Chief Secretary has sought an explanation from IAS officer Anil Kumar in connection with the incident on September 25,” official sources said here on Wednesday evening.
The incident took place when the car, in which the IAS officer was reportedly present, allegedly hit former Army doctor, Capt. Paramjit Kaur Dhanoa (retd.) while she was entering Tagore theatre along with her other family members, to watch a play .
Her son, Captain I P Dhanoa said, his mother received injuries on her face and head and also suffered a broken rib.
The “explanation” was sought after the incident was extensively highlighted in the media.
Mr. Kumar, who is Secretary, Industrial Training, Haryana, earned criticism from several quarters for alleged lack of apathy and not providing any medical assistance to the woman after the incident.
“Anil Kumar could have apologised to me for the incident but he never bothered,” the victim said. Her son had said, the family was upset with Mr. Kumar’s lack of apathy and also for not providing any medical assistance PTI
