Campus Controversy
At least 10 police personnel were deployed on the campus on Sunday to prevent any untoward incident, said sources. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
The allegations are yet to be established, said sources. Senior inspector Pramod Pore of the local police station said they were closely monitoring developments but had not received any formal complaint from any individual or organisation. Nagpur: Police have stepped up security at a premier educational institution in Wathoda following protests over allegations that a faculty member sent communal and other objectionable messages to female students. The institution’s administration has placed the concerned faculty member on forced leave pending the outcome of an internal inquiry. The developments prompted senior police officials to rush to the spot to prevent the situation from escalating. The inquiry committee assured the delegation that the matter would be examined appropriately and that necessary action would be taken within a stipulated timeframe. As per sources, the allegations centre on messages, including content described as objectionable, allegedly sent by the faculty member to a female student. The inquiry committee has also initiated interactions with students to understand their concerns and gather relevant information. Subsequently, the administration and police jointly addressed the students to explain the developments. Download the TOI App.
The controversy, which has been simmering for the past few days, intensified on Saturday after activists representing various organisations entered the campus, raised slogans and demanded action against the professor concerned.