Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Karnataka University Suspends Faculty Over Bribery, Harassment
Two teachers at a university in Karnataka, India, were suspended.
One teacher, Dr. Sumathi, was accused of asking students for money in exchange for help with their projects.
Students showed messages and other proof to the university.
The other teacher, Dr. Umakanth, was accused of sending bad messages to a female student and making her feel uncomfortable.
The university looked into both cases and decided to suspend the teachers while they figure out what to do next.
Students are worried and hope the university will make sure teachers behave properly.
KSOU suspended Dr. Sumathi R. Gowda for alleged bribery involving student projects.
Students provided evidence including WhatsApp messages and QR codes to support their complaint.
Dr. Umakanth was suspended for allegedly sending obscene messages and harassing a female student.
An internal inquiry committee recommended disciplinary action against Dr. Umakanth.
Both cases have sparked concerns among students about faculty accountability and monitoring.
- Who
- Dr. Sumathi R. Gowda and Dr. Umakanth, faculty members at KSOU
- What
- Suspension due to bribery and harassment allegations
- When
- After internal inquiries and complaints from students
- Where
- Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) and University of Mysore
- Why
- Allegations of bribery and sexual harassment by students
- University
- Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)
- Suspended Faculty 1
- Dr. Sumathi R. Gowda (Bribery Allegations)
- Suspended Faculty 2
- Dr. Umakanth (Harassment Allegations)
- Department 1
- Computer Science
- Department 2
- Sericulture
- Complaint Evidence
- WhatsApp screenshots, voice messages, QR codes, phone numbers
- Harassment Duration
- 4.5 months