TVF's Arunabh Kumar accused of molestation, firm denies: All you need to know

Kumar, an IIT graduate, founded TVF in 2011. Photo: Facebook

MUMBAI: Several women associated with the web entertainment firm The Viral Fever (TVF) have alleged sexual harassment by its founder Arunabh Kumar, a charge denied by the company as "categorically false, baseless and unverified".

• In an official statement, TVF denied the allegations against its founder.
• In the last two days, some more women have come forward on Facebook and Twitter backing her claim and narrating their experiences with Kumar.
• She shared an article on the blog where she alleged that Kumar molested her several times during her stint at the company from 2014-2016.
• On Sunday an anonymous blog went viral on social media alleging molestation by Kumar by a woman claiming to be a former employee at TVF.
• "All the allegations made against TVF and its team in the article are categorically false, baseless and unverified. We take a lot of pride in our team and in making TVF a safe workplace that is equally comfortable for women and men.
• "We will leave no stone unturned to find the author of the article and bring them to severe justice for making such false allegations," it said.
• Nidhi Bisht, writer-director with TVF, took to Facebook and said she feels TVF is "one of the best places for women to work".
• "Let me clarify, that TVF has zero tolerance towards workplace harassment and an investigation will be conducted and appropriate actions will be taken. We have a Prevention of Sexual Harassment committee, backed by Legal and HR which deals with such issues...
• "I would request women to come forward, without fear and lodge a formal complaint. Be rest assured, that due actions will be taken and we'll get to the bottom of the issue," she wrote.
• Kumar, an IIT graduate, founded TVF in 2011.
• Meanwhile, Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police (Law and Order) Deven Bharti said, "We appeal that such women should lodge a complaint and strong action will be taken."