India, July 20 -- Protests erupted on the campus of Sharda University in Greater Noida on Saturday morning after the death of a 21-year-old medical student, as agitated family members and students gathered in large numbers, accusing the university administration of ignoring repeated complaints of harassment by faculty members.

The protesters chanted slogans, demanding justice and accountability, and alleged that the faculty was trying to shield the accused. A minor scuffle ensued when students and police clashed as officers moved to defuse tensions. Police later spoke to the protesters to ensure no violence takes place.

The family, who rushed from their residence in Gurugram, alleged that university officials failed to act on previous c...