Assam: Research Scholar Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment at Bhattadev University

BAJALI: A research scholar of the Assamese Department of Bhattadev University in Bajali was apprehended by local police after a female student filed an FIR accusing him of sexual harassment. The accused, Lakhyajyoti Das, has a history of multiple allegations of misconduct, with previous complaints filed against him for inappropriate behavior towards female students.

The incident was brought to the fore when the victim, with other students present, confronted Das about the harassment. In that confrontation, he reportedly admitted to the inappropriate behavior, which concerned the student fraternity. After receiving the complaint, the Bajali Police did not waste time and arrested him. The victim has lodged a formal FIR against him for legal action to be taken.

The university community has been making an outcry on the allegations made and has asked for a safe environment for all students. After the incident, the university administration is expected to take further actions and ensure that students are safe.

The case remains under investigation. This is one of those cases that shed light on persistent harassment issues within the walls of educational institutions, and the urgency of addressing such allegations promptly so that a learning environment is not compromised for students.

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