Dharamshala Student Dies: Video Reveals Ragging, Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Professor

• A 19-year-old Dharamshala student died on Dec 26 after alleged ragging by seniors and sexual harassment by Professor Ashok Kumar.
• A video surfaced showing the hospitalized student accusing "Ashok Sir" of "strange things," following her, touching her, and mental harassment.
• Her father filed a complaint, leading to a case under Indian Justice Code sections and Himachal Pradesh Anti-Ragging Act.
• Kangra SP Ashok Ratan confirmed investigation, examining medical records, video, and statements; the professor denies all allegations.
• UGC took serious cognizance, forming a fact-finding committee, emphasizing student safety and promising strict action.

Why It Matters: Student's death sparks outrage; video exposes alleged ragging, sexual harassment by professor.