Anna University Professor Arrested for Sexual Harassment, Stalking After Student Complaint

• Professor Gnanavel Babu of Anna University arrested in Tirunelveli on charges of sexual harassment and stalking.
• Arrest followed a complaint by a female student alleging harassment for nearly two years; she claimed other students were also victimized.
• Incident sparked widespread student protests on campus, demanding immediate removal of the professor and improved safety mechanisms.
• University administration suspended the professor pending internal inquiry and police investigation.
• Tamil Nadu BJP leader K Annamalai expressed shock, questioned campus safety, and called for a thorough, sensitive investigation.