A senior IPS officer of Additional Director General rank has been accused of molestation by a female staff member working at the Maharashtra Police headquarters. In a written complaint to the Colaba police, the 32-year-old widow alleged that the senior officer called her to his cabin on Monday and touched her inappropriately.

The officer, who is expected to retire in a few months, however, claims that the allegations are completely baseless. The police said they are conducting a probe on the matter. The complainant is posted at the Colaba office by the Mantralaya, and she has been working with the IPS officer for over a year now.