Both assistant professors were taken into custody by the Tirupati West Police. (Representative Image)
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News1809-12-2025, 23:48

NSU Tirupati: 2 Professors Held for Dalit Student's Sexual Harassment Amid Protests

  • A first-year B.Ed student at National Sanskrit University (NSU) in Tirupati accused two assistant professors of sexual harassment.
  • Student protests erupted on the NSU campus, demanding suspension of the accused and enhanced safety measures for women.
  • Police arrested assistant professors Laxman Kumar and Shekhar Reddy after a formal complaint; their phones were seized for forensic examination.
  • YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy urged central intervention, writing to NCW, Union Education Minister, and NHRC.
  • The MP's letter detailed allegations of coercion, threats with personal photos/videos, and psychological harassment by one professor.

Why It Matters: This highlights urgent need for student safety and faculty accountability in universities.

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