Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Karnataka PhD Scholar Attempts Suicide Over Harassment, Degree Denial
A PhD student from Rani Chennamma University in Karnataka tried to hurt herself because she felt she was being treated unfairly.
She said her research guide and other university leaders were mean to her and didn't give her the PhD degree she worked hard for.
The university says they are looking into her complaints and will make a decision about her degree soon.
The student is now safe after getting help at the hospital.
The university has already suspended the research guide after finding out he did something wrong.
A PhD scholar from Rani Chennamma University attempted suicide alleging harassment and denial of her PhD degree.
The student accused her research guide, KLN Murthy, and university authorities of harassment and withholding her degree.
The university confirmed an investigation found the research guide guilty of harassment and he was suspended.
A special Syndicate meeting is scheduled for December 4 to decide on awarding the PhD degree.
The student is currently out of danger after consuming tablets and receiving emergency treatment.
- Who
- A PhD scholar from Rani Chennamma University (RCU) in Karnataka's Belagavi district
- What
- Attempted suicide alleging harassment and denial of PhD degree
- When
- Incident reported on Monday, student consumed tablets on Sunday evening
- Where
- Chikkodi, Karnataka
- Why
- Alleged harassment by university authorities and denial of PhD degree
- Location
- Chikkodi, Karnataka
- Institution
- Rani Chennamma University (RCU)
- Alleged Harassers
- Research Guide KLN Murthy, Vice-Chancellor CM Thyagaraja, Registrar Santosh Kamagouda
- Action Taken
- Research Guide Suspended, Special Syndicate Meeting Scheduled
- Student's Condition
- Out of Danger
- Next Steps
- Final Decision on PhD Award on December 4