A Jindal Group company senior executive facing allegations of molestation by a female fellow flight passenger has been sent on administrative leave and a third-party investigation has been started to probe the matter.

“We are deeply concerned about the recent allegations involving a senior executive in our company. We recognise the gravity of the situation and are committed to addressing it with utmost seriousness, care, integrity, and urgency,” Vulcan Green Steel said in a statement.

Oman-based Vulcan Green Steel is the steel arm of Vulcan Green, which is part of the Naveen Jindal-led Group of companies.

In line with the company’s zero-tolerance policy and to ensure a fair and independent review, the executive has been placed on administrative leave. To maintain impartiality, the company is appointing an independent, credible third party to lead the investigation, the statement said.

On Friday, Jindal Steel and Power chairman Naveen Jindal promised to investigate the allegations of molestation against the executive.