DU Student Accuses Daulat Ram College Professor Of Sexual Harassment, Threats, Professor Sent On Leave

Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi

New Delhi: A professor at Delhi University's Daulat Ram College has been sent on leave after a female student accused him of sexual harassment, molestation and threatening to fail her. The college's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is investigating the complaint, university officials said on Wednesday.

According to a student representing the complainant, the alleged incident took place on October 27. The complaint was submitted to the college on October 29. The student has alleged that the professor sent her several inappropriate messages of a sexual nature, attempted to molest her and threatened to fail her. The allegations are being examined by the ICC.

University officials said the complaint was forwarded to the college's ICC for investigation. The professor was sent on leave after the complaint was received.

The Daulat Ram College Students' Union has expressed support for the complainant and demanded a fair and time-bound investigation.

The students' union president said the inquiry should be impartial and that strict action, including the professor's termination, should follow if the allegations are proven.

The union president also warned that any delay in the investigation or action could lead to a large-scale protest. The union may also…

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