Why were faculty members suspended at the Bengaluru dental college?

Six faculty members were suspended following the alleged suicide of a 23-year-old student, with her family alleging humiliation and harassment.

What led to the student's alleged suicide in Bengaluru?

The student's mother claims she was subjected to humiliation by lecturers regarding her appearance, academics, and aspirations, leading to her alleged suicide.

What action have students taken after the incident at the dental college?

Aggrieved students staged a protest outside the morgue demanding action against the college staff implicated in the student's alleged suicide.

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Bengaluru Dental College: 6 Suspended After Student's Death

13 Jan

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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.

Bengaluru Dental College: 6 Suspended After Student's Death

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.