Bhubaneswar, Dec. 4 -- Tension flared up today at the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya after protests erupted over the alleged harassment of students, leading to the dismissal of the concerned lecturer. In a major action, the accused lecturer Shatrughna Samal was dismissed from the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Bhubaneswar on Thursday in connection with the alleged harassment of a student. Later, he was also arrested.

Principal Bijay Jena confirmed the action, stating that Samal was expelled following a written complaint submitted to the authorities.

After the complaint, Samal has also been reportedly arrested by the police.

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