Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Odisha Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment, Investigation Launched
A college student in Odisha accused a professor of sexual harassment.
The student claimed the professor asked for sexual favors in exchange for good grades and threatened to fail him in exams.
The college principal has started an inquiry.
Also, the local police are looking into the student's complaint separately.
The professor was arrested on similar charges back in 2021 but was later released and reinstated.
A 21-year-old student accused a professor of sexual harassment.
The student alleged the professor solicited sexual favors for better grades.
The professor reportedly threatened academic retaliation after the student refused.
The college formed a five-member inquiry committee.
Local police also initiated a separate investigation.
- Who
- A 21-year-old student accused a professor.
- What
- A student has accused a professor of sexual harassment, alleging solicitation of sexual favors and threats of academic retaliation.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on July 16.
- Where
- Odisha, Jajpur district.
- Why
- The student refused the professor's alleged demands, leading to threats of academic repercussions.
Student's Allegations
Professor's Perspective (Unknown)
Solicitation
Student's Allegations
The professor solicited sexual favors.
Professor's Perspective (Unknown)
No opposing view is available based on the articles.
Retaliation
Student's Allegations
The professor threatened academic retaliation.
Professor's Perspective (Unknown)
No opposing view is available based on the articles.
- Accused
- Professor
- Accuser
- 21-year-old student
- Allegation
- Sexual Harassment, Academic Retaliation Threats
- Action
- Investigation by College and Police
- Previous Arrest
- Professor arrested on similar charges in 2021