8 months ago
Andhra Pradesh Women's Commission Acts on Sexual Assault at Tirupati Sanskrit University
A first-year student at Tirupati Sanskrit University in Andhra Pradesh, India, accused two professors of sexually harassing her.
The professors, Dr. Lakshman Kumar and Shekhar Reddy, are said to have assaulted the student and used videos to blackmail her.
The student became pregnant as a result of the assault.
The Andhra Pradesh State Women's Commission has taken serious action, ordering investigations and the arrest of the accused.
The university campus saw protests demanding justice and better safety measures for women.
The police have arrested the professors and are examining their mobile phones for evidence.
A first-year B.Ed student at Tirupati Sanskrit University accused two assistant professors of sexual harassment.
The professors, Dr. Lakshman Kumar and Shekhar Reddy, are alleged to have sexually assaulted the student and used videos to blackmail her.
The student became pregnant as a result of the assault, leading to the case coming to light.
The Andhra Pradesh State Women's Commission has ordered a comprehensive investigation and the immediate arrest of the accused.
Protests erupted on the university campus demanding the suspension of the accused professors and enhanced safety measures for women.
- Who
- First-year B.Ed student (Dalit community) at Tirupati Sanskrit University
- What
- Allegations of sexual assault and harassment by two assistant professors
- Where
- Tirupati Sanskrit University, Andhra Pradesh, India
- When
- Details not specified, but action taken on December 9, 2025
- Why
- To address the sexual assault and harassment allegations and ensure justice for the victim
Key facts
- Location
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Victim
- First-year B.Ed student (Dalit community)
- Accused Professors
- Dr. Lakshman Kumar, Shekhar Reddy
- Action Taken
- Arrest of accused, forensic examination of mobile phones, investigation ordered
- Commission Involved
- Andhra Pradesh State Women's Commission
- Date of Incident
- Details not specified
- Date of Action
- December 9, 2025
Sources
Women's Commission Takes Serious Action on Sexual Assault Case at Tirupati Sanskrit University
Protest Rocks NSU Campus In Tirupati Over Student's Sexual Harassment, Two Professors Held
2 Professors In Andhra Allegedly Sexually Assault Odisha Student, Record Videos
NSU sexual abuse case: Police arrest faculty duo as probe intensifies
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