Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Dental Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment
A 23-year-old dental student named Yashaswini died by suicide at her home in Bengaluru.
Her family says she was harassed and humiliated by her lecturers at Oxford Dental College.
The lecturers allegedly made fun of her eye condition, skin color, and clothes.
They also stopped her from doing important work for her studies.
The police have started an investigation, and many students are protesting to demand justice for Yashaswini.
Her family wants the college to be held responsible for what happened.
23-year-old dental student Yashaswini died by suicide at her home in Bengaluru.
Her family alleges she was harassed and humiliated by faculty members at Oxford Dental College.
Lecturers reportedly mocked her eye condition, skin color, and clothing, and denied her participation in seminars.
An FIR has been registered against five faculty members, including the college principal.
Students protested on campus demanding justice and accountability from the college management.
- Who
- B. Yashaswini, a 23-year-old dental student
- What
- Died by suicide after alleged harassment by faculty members
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chandapura's Head Master Layout, Bengaluru
- Why
- Alleged mental abuse, public humiliation, and academic harassment by lecturers
- Victim's Name
- B. Yashaswini
- Age
- 23
- College
- Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru
- Department
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Location of Incident
- Chandapura's Head Master Layout, Bengaluru
- Date of Incident
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- FIR Registered
- Yes, against five faculty members including the principal
- Allegations
- Public humiliation, mental abuse, academic harassment
Sources
Medical Student Dies By Suicide In Bengaluru, Family Blames College Staff
'Justice For Yashaswini': Bengaluru Dental Student, Harassed And Humiliated By Lecturer, Ends Life
Six faculty members of dental college suspended following student’s suicide
