Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Haryana University Supervisors Accused of Forcing Period Proof Photos from Workers
At a university in India, some women who clean the campus said their supervisors told them to undress and take pictures of their period pads.
This happened because the women were late for work and told the supervisors they felt sick because they had their periods.
The supervisors didn't believe them and asked for proof.
They allegedly made another woman staff member help take photos of the sanitary pads.
When some women refused, they claim they were yelled at and threatened with losing their jobs.
After this, other workers and students protested.
The police are investigating and have filed charges against the supervisors for serious offenses like sexual harassment.
The university is also looking into the situation and promises to take action to keep the workplace safe.
Women sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University allege supervisors forced them to undress and photograph sanitary pads to prove menstruation.
The alleged incident occurred on October 26, after workers reported late and cited period pain as the reason.
Supervisors reportedly accused workers of lying and demanded photographic evidence, even instructing another female employee to take the pictures.
When some workers refused, they claim they were abused and threatened with dismissal.
An FIR has been registered against the supervisors for charges including sexual harassment and outraging a woman's modesty, with the university launching an internal inquiry.
- Who
- Supervisors Vinod and Jitendra and several women sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University.
- What
- Sanitation workers allege supervisors forced them to undress and take photos of their sanitary pads to prove they were menstruating after they reported late for duty.
- When
- October 26
- Where
- Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana.
- Why
- The workers reported late for duty and claimed they were unwell due to menstruation. Supervisors allegedly demanded photographic proof.
Allegations by Sanitation Workers
University Statements/Official Actions
Demand for Photographic Proof of Menstruation
Allegations by Sanitation Workers
Workers allege supervisors demanded they undress and take photos of sanitary pads/private parts to prove they were menstruating.
University Statements/Official Actions
The university has initiated an internal inquiry and stated that those found guilty will not be spared.
Nature of Instructions
Allegations by Sanitation Workers
Workers claim supervisors directly asked for photos of their private parts and sanitary pads as confirmation of their menstrual cycle.
University Statements/Official Actions
The Varsity Registrar stated an internal inquiry is underway, implying a need to verify the claims.
Response to Refusal
Allegations by Sanitation Workers
When workers refused to comply, they allege they were verbally abused and threatened with job dismissal.
University Statements/Official Actions
The university issued a statement reiterating its commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment and assured strictest action against misconduct.
- University
- Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, Haryana
- Alleged Perpetrators
- Supervisors Vinod and Jitendra
- Victims
- Several women sanitation workers
- Date of Incident
- October 26
- Allegations
- Workers allegedly forced to undress and photograph sanitary pads to prove menstruation.
- FIR Charges
- Sexual harassment, assault or use of criminal force with intent to disrobe and outrage a woman's modesty, criminal intimidation, and acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman.
- University Action
- Internal inquiry initiated; commitment to safe and respectful work environment.
