11 students spoke out, inquiry panel split: Case that cost JNU professor his job
Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been dismissed from Jawaharlal Nehru University due to sexual harassment allegations. The allegations were made by eleven students and were investigated by the Internal Complaints Committee. After reviewing the case, the committee recommended a major penalty, leading to his dismissal. Complaints included inappropriate remarks, advances, and offers of grades for sexual...
Key Takeaways
- Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been dismissed from Jawaharlal Nehru University due to sexual harassment allegations.
- The allegations were made by eleven students and were investigated by the Internal Complaints Committee.
- After reviewing the case, the committee recommended a major penalty, leading to his dismissal.
Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been dismissed from Jawaharlal Nehru University due to sexual harassment allegations. The allegations were made by eleven students and were investigated by the Internal Complaints Committee. After reviewing the case, the committee recommended a major penalty, leading to his dismissal. Complaints included inappropriate remarks, advances, and offers of grades for sexual favors. Congress has not yet responded to the university's decision regarding the professor.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.