AMU research scholar accuses professor of sexual harassment, FIR lodged

Assistant Superintendent of Police, Aligarh, said an investigation into the case is underway. No one has been arrested so far.

A PhD student at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has accused a professor of sexually harassing her.

A PhD student at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has accused a professor of sexually harassing her. The police said an FIR has been lodged against the professor under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 354 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) after the woman lodged a complaint Saturday.

Puneet Dwivedi, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Aligarh, said an investigation into the case is underway. No one has been arrested so far.

According to the police, the victim, 29, has said in her complaint she gave PhD pre-submission six months ago and that no comments were provided by the supervisor and other faculty members of the department.

“She alleged that she has been trying to convince her supervisor for the last six months but he kept refusing because she had been regularly rejecting his (accused) attempt of sexual advances and overtures,” it added.

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By: Express News Service

Courtesy:
The Indian Express
May 29, 2023

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