Guwahati, March 21 -- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar has suspended D Koteshwara Raju, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, after a first-year female student accused him of molestation.

The suspension came after widespread protests across the campus, demanding strict action.

The incident allegedly occurred when the professor inappropriately touched the student. The student confided in her classmates, and their swift mobilization led to protests. Students are now calling for a transparent and speedy investigation into the matter.

Institutional sources have revealed that Raju has faced similar accusations in the past, with a complaint filed against him in 2021. There are also believed to ...