VASUDEV NARULA SHOCKS ABERDEEN SOCIAL CARE SCENE WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVICTION

A social care worker from Aberdeenshire, Vasudev Narula, has been permanently removed from the professional register following a conviction for sexual assault. The incident came to light when Narula appeared before Aberdeen Sheriff Court in June, where he faced serious charges related to inappropriate conduct towards two of his colleagues. Both assaults reportedly took place during the previous year, and after a thorough legal process, Narula was found guilty on both counts.

According to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), which oversees the regulation of social care professionals in Scotland, the decision to strike Narula from the register was based on clear evidence of misconduct. The council’s report detailed that Narula “seized hold” of the bodies of the two colleagues and engaged in “repeated kissing,” actions that caused significant emotional distress to the victims. The report emphasizes that these acts constituted a breach of the trust placed in him as a social care worker, especially considering his role involved working closely with colleagues in a professional environment.

It was also noted that Narula was employed at an unspecified location where the incidents occurred, and the victims were identified as fellow staff members. The SSSC’s findings highlight that Narula has shown no remorse, insight, or apology for his actions, which further contributed to the decision to remove him from the register. The panel overseeing the case described his behavior as an “abuse of the trust” that had been entrusted to him by his employer, colleagues, and the regulatory body itself.

Furthermore, the SSSC expressed concern about the high risk of reoffending if Narula were to remain in the profession. They warned that such behavior could pose a danger to the public and undermine the integrity of the social care sector. The decision to deregister him was also justified by the nature of the offenses, the violation of professional trust, and his apparent lack of remorse. The regulatory body underscored that failure to take decisive action in such cases would weaken their authority and the standards of the social care profession.

It is important to note that Narula was actively working at the time the offenses occurred, and the victims were colleagues within the same workplace environment. While his exact date of birth has not been disclosed, contextual clues suggest that he was likely born before 1984, given his appearance in court in 2024 and his status as an adult professional. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and the severe consequences of misconduct within the social care sector.