New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has removed Dr A. K. Bisoi from his role as the institute's Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department following a 'sexual harassment' complaint by a female nursing staff member.

The AIIMS Nurses Union lodged a complaint with both the AIIMS Director and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), accusing Dr Bisoi of sexual harassment, and using "vulgar, unprofessional, and derogatory language" towards female staff members, reported news agency PTI citing sources.

Dr Akhsya Kumar Bisoi is a professor and former head of the department (HOD) of the Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) of AIIMS Delhi.

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