MEERUT, May 24 -- A final-year BSc student of Chaudhary Chhotu Ram Degree College in Muzaffarnagar has accused a faculty member of Plant Pathology of persistent sexual harassment, leading to his arrest on Saturday and sparking protests led by the Jat Mahasabha.

In her complaint, the student, a resident of Shamli, alleged that professor Dushyant Kumar had been calling her late at night, making lewd remarks, and coercing her during video calls. She further stated that he threatened to sabotage her academic performance when she refused to comply.

"Professor Dushyant Kumar used to call me at night and speak obscenely. He pressured me to undress during video calls. When I did not respond, he threatened to fail me in practicals. I have record...