India, March 26 -- An Associate Professor at VSSUT University, Sambalpur Odisha, has been suspended following allegations of poor attendance and taking classes in an intoxicated state.

The professor from the Department of Humanities is accused of failing to attend his regular classes and coming to classes in an intoxicated manner, raising concerns among fellow faculty and students alike.

Accusations of Alcohol Influence The professor also faces allegations of being under the influence of alcohol while on campus. These allegations prompted an internal investigation to ascertain the veracity of the claims.

Authorities at the institution announced that the suspension would remain in effect until the completion of the inquiry.

The decisi...