Archive · 1 Jul 2025
MNNIT Inquiry: Harassment Claims Against Professor 'Fabricated'
A student at MNNIT accused a professor of harassing him, but an investigation found the claims to be false.
The student said the professor searched his bag, strip-searched him, and even shot at him.
The institute formed a committee that reviewed the evidence and found that the accusations were made up.
The student had been feeling down recently and went home with his guardian.
This event is about the student's claims versus the findings of the committee.
MNNIT inquiry committee finds harassment allegations by an MTech student 'fabricated'.
The student accused the department head of mental harassment and threats.
The student claimed he was strip-searched and that a shot was fired at him.
The institute refuted all allegations following the committee's findings.
The student had reportedly been experiencing depression.
- Who
- An MTech student accused the head of the Electronics and Communication Engineering department of harassment. An internal committee investigated the allegations.
- What
- A fact-finding committee concluded harassment allegations were fabricated.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on June 24, 2025, and the committee's findings were announced on July 1.
- Where
- Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Prayagraj.
- Why
- The student made the allegations, and the committee investigated to determine their validity.
Student's Perspective
Institute's Findings
Nature of Accusations
Student's Perspective
The department head engaged in mental harassment, threats, and other objectionable behavior.
Institute's Findings
The allegations are baseless and fabricated.
- Institute
- MNNIT
- Location
- Prayagraj
- Student's Allegations
- Harassment, threats, strip search, and shooting
- Committee's Conclusion
- Allegations were fabricated
- Student's Condition
- Experiencing depression