MEERUT, May 25 -- 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 recordings and screenshots as evidence," the student said. The incident came to light when the student approached her family and members of the Jat Mahasabha. A protest broke out at the college following her complaint, which led to police intervention. Deputy superintendent of police Raju Kumar confirmed that Professor Kumar had been taken into custody. "A case has been registered under BNS sections 75(2) for sexual harassment and 352(1) for intentional insult aimed at provoking a breach of peace. The investigation is ongoing," he said....