Guwahati:
An Assistant Professor on the Nationwide Institute of Expertise (NIT) in Assam’s Silchar was suspended on Friday for allegedly sexually harassing a feminine pupil.
In line with an order issued by the institute’s registrar, Dr Koteswara Raju Dhenukonda of the Electrical Engineering Division was suspended with instant impact, on the idea of a grievance by a pupil of Bachelor of Expertise. The event got here as college students held an in a single day protest, looking for motion in opposition to the professor.
In line with the sufferer, the alleged sexual harassment occurred when the professor summoned her to his chamber.
In a written grievance to the institute authorities, the girl stated the professor touched her inappropriately after calling her to his chamber to debate her low grades.
“He requested me to take a seat beside him… and requested me why I get much less marks. He began holding my arms and touching my fingers. He then progressively held my thighs. He then began enjoying vulgar songs in his laptop in entrance of me… touched my abdomen and rubbed my abdomen. I began crying however he didn’t cease. He requested me to really feel comfy and unfold my legs correctly. He then grabbed my neck from behind and stored holding it,” the letter, which has gone viral, stated.
The lady stated she escaped after her buddy, who was ready exterior the cabin, gave her a name. “It is a incident of molestation and psychological and sexual harassment,” she stated.
The registrar stated the chamber the place the alleged incident occurred has been “sealed”. “All crucial assist is prolonged to the sufferer in order that she feels secure & comfy,” the discover stated.
Police stated they’ve taken observe of the incident however are but to obtain a grievance from the girl or NIT.
The professor was not obtainable for a remark.