France Opens Investigation After Female Eiffel Tower Staff Removed for Hindu Group's Visit

TL;DR

Female employees at the Eiffel Tower were removed from duty for a private visit by a Hindu group (BAPS).
The incident led to a staff strike and the closure of the Eiffel Tower on Monday.
Staff and local officials expressed outrage and condemned the treatment of female employees.
An investigation has been launched by French authorities.
Management of the Eiffel Tower has apologized for the incident.
BAPS Hindu monks adhere to celibacy and are prohibited from contact with women, though this applies only to monks.
The BAPS group issued an apology for any hurt or inconvenience caused.

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