India, Oct. 23 -- The Chhattisgarh Police on Thursday set up a two-member committee to investigate sexual harassment charges levelled at a senior police officer by a sub-inspector's wife.

The panel headed by Inspector General (IG) Anand Chhabra will also look into Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ratanlal Dangi's allegation that the woman had been harassing him, and tried to defame and blackmail him.

"Considering the seriousness of the allegations, a two-member committee comprising IG Anand Chhabra and DIG Milna Kurre has been formed to conduct an impartial inquiry. Statements will be recorded from both parties, and appropriate action will be taken based on the committee's findings," the state police said in a statement on Thursday....