DU professor accused of sexual harassment resigns after protest by students

Protests erupt at Delhi University over sexual harassment allegations against professor, leading to violent clashes on campus

A professor at Delhi University's Ramjas College, who had been accused of sexual harassment, resigned on Wednesday (January 8, 2025) following protests by students on campus over the alleged inaction by the adminstration on the issue.

The alleged incident reportedly took place in December last year, when the professor, who also holds a prominent position in the university's student welfare cell, sexually harassed a minor female student.

Students from various groups, including left-leaning organizations such as the All India Students Association (AISA) and the Students Federation of India (SFI), as well as the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), held demonstrations on Wednesday demanding the professor's suspension.

The protest turned violent when some unidentified individuals wielding sticks attacked students on campus, as seen in videos circulating on social media.

While AISA and SFI alleged that the attackers were ABVP members, ABVP denied the allegations, claiming they were peacefully protesting.

Earlier, the college principal, Ajay Arora, stated that an inquiry was ongoing against the professor and assured that action would be taken against those involved in the violence.

"The matter is being investigated by the college's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). The administration cannot act under pressure from students,” Mr. Arora said.