Dharamshala Student Dies: Professor, 3 Students Booked for Harassment, Ragging

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News18•02-01-2026, 15:29
Dharamshala Student Dies: Professor, 3 Students Booked for Harassment, Ragging
- •A former Dharamshala College student died after three months of depression; her father alleges ragging by students and harassment by a professor.
- •In her dying declaration, the student accused "Ashok Sir" of harassment and a senior student of assault with a bottle.
- •FIR registered against three students and a professor under BNS Sections 75, 115 (2), 3 (5), and Anti-Ragging Law Section 3.
- •College Principal Rakesh Pathania denies prior complaints, stating the student failed and was depressed; SP Kangra Ashok Ratna confirms investigation, noting initial helpline complaint didn't mention sexual harassment.
- •Political leaders like Jairam Thakur, Vishal Neharia, and Sudhir Sharma demand a high-level, impartial inquiry, criticizing police and government negligence.
Why It Matters: Death of a Dharamshala student leads to FIR against professor and students, sparking calls for justice.
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