Udaipur Rape Case: The accused CEO’s IT company awarded itself a 4.7 out of 5 rating for its women-friendly workplace policies.
An IT company based in Udaipur, whose CEO has been accused in a rape case, had previously given itself high ratings for workplace safety and inclusivity.
According to company records, GKM IT Private Limited had awarded itself a score of 4.7 out of 5 for being “women-friendly.” This claim has now come under sharp scrutiny after a senior female employee accused the company’s CEO, Jeetesh Sisodia, along with executive head Shilpa Sirohi and her husband Gaurav, of sexually assaulting her earlier this month.
The allegations stand in stark contrast to the firm’s publicly stated commitment to women’s welfare.
Police said the incident allegedly occurred after a birthday party hosted by Sisodia at a hotel on December 20, which the complainant attended. The woman told investigators that after she began feeling intoxicated, she was offered a ride home but was instead persuaded by a female executive to attend an after-party.
According to her statement, around 1.45 am she was taken in a car where Sisodia and the executive’s husband were already present. She alleged that she briefly regained consciousness during the journey and found Sisodia molesting her, and later accused all three of sexually assaulting her inside the moving vehicle.
Despite repeatedly asking to be taken home, she said she was dropped off only around 5 am. In her complaint, she also stated that when she fully regained consciousness, some of her personal belongings were missing and she noticed injuries to her private parts.
Police said a dashcam installed in the car, which allegedly recorded audio and video of the incident, has emerged as a crucial piece of evidence in the case.
Confirming the arrests, Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal said a case was registered at Sukher police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
“The accused were produced before the court and have been sent to police custody for four days,” he said.
The case has triggered widespread outrage, especially due to the glaring gap between the company’s self-claimed women-friendly image and the grave allegations against its top leadership.
