- DU professor accused of sexual harassment by female student.
- Professor sent on leave, ICC investigating serious allegations.
- Student union demands strict action, threatens protest if delayed.
Jagran Correspondent, New Delhi | A professor at Delhi University's Daulat Ram College has been accused of sexually harassing a female student. The professor was sent on leave following the student's complaint, and the matter was handed over to the college's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
Serious Allegations Against Professor
The student filed a written complaint on October 29. Another student, representing the complainant, alleged that the professor had sent several obscene and offensive sexual messages to the victim, and he had also attempted to force himself on her and molest her. The accused allegedly threatened to fail her exams if she disapproved of his advancement. According to the student, the incident occurred on October 27, while a written complaint was filed two days later.
Action Will Be Taken Based On ICC's Report
Officials said that after receiving the complaint, it has been forwarded to the college's ICC. "The committee is investigating the matter. Once the probe is complete, further action will be taken based on the facts," they added.
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The Daulat Ram College Student Union president asserted that students stand firmly with the victim in the case. The student leader demanded a fair, transparent, and timely investigation by the ICC. If the allegations are found to be true, strict action should be taken against the professor involved, including his dismissal, the student leader said.
The union stood firmly with the complainant and demanded a fair, impartial and time-bound investigation by the ICC. "It should be followed by strict action, including termination of the accused professor if the allegations are established," he added.
The student leader also warned that any delay in delivering justice would compel the union to launch a large-scale protest and approach the University Grants Commission (UGC) and other relevant authorities. The union president said the safety, dignity and justice of every student were non-negotiable and assured students that efforts would be made to prevent such incidents on the campus.
(With inputs from Lokesh Sharma/PTI)