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Bengaluru Dental College: 6 Suspended After Student's Death
13 Jan
Summary
- Six faculty members suspended following a student's alleged suicide.
- Student's mother alleges humiliation over skin color and academics.
- Aggrieved students protested, demanding action against responsible staff.
Six faculty members from a private dental college in Bengaluru, Karnataka, have been suspended in connection with the alleged suicide of a 23-year-old third-year student. The student was found deceased at her residence on Friday, January 9. Her mother reported that the student was allegedly humiliated by lecturers in front of classmates for not participating in a seminar, with comments made about her skin color.
The complaint further details alleged academic harassment, including denial of seminar participation and radiology casework. It also mentions derogatory comments about the student's clothing and insensitive remarks regarding her eye pain and aspirations. This alleged mistreatment led to widespread distress among students.
In response to the student's death, aggrieved students organized a sit-in protest outside the morgue, demanding swift action against those implicated. Police have registered a case and are conducting further investigations. The college confirmed the suspensions on January 12, stating the inquiry would continue until further notice.
