Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Four female students from a city-based college, which had earlier come under scrutiny in a rape and blackmailing case, have now filed complaints against the institution’s director, accusing him of inappropriate behaviour.
The students alleged that when they visited the director to discuss issues related to their short attendance, he misbehaved with them. They claimed he made inappropriate physical contact and engaged in obscene, double-meaning conversations during one-on-one meetings in his cabin.
The complainants—residents of Bhopal and other districts—submitted separate written complaints to the Piplani police station a few days ago. According to students, their class’s biometric attendance system had not been working properly. As examinations approached, they were told their attendance was insufficient and they would not be allowed to appear in the exams.
Despite raising the issue with senior college officials, they were advised to meet director directly. It was during these individual meetings that the alleged misconduct occurred.
The students said that after trying to raise the matter within the college system and receiving no resolution, they approached the police.
Santosh Raghuvanshi, in-charge of the Anand Nagar police outpost, is currently investigating the matter. He said that statements of director and other staff members will be recorded soon.
The same college had previously been in spotlight due to a rape and blackmailing case involving students. The National Commission for Women (NCW) had also visited the campus and issued recommendations to improve women’s safety following that incident.
