Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 27 -- University of Mysore (UoM) Syndicate has suspended a Professor from the Department of Studies in Sericulture Science on charges of sexually harassing a student.

At the Syndicate meeting held yesterday under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath, it was resolved to place Dr. Umakanth, Professor in Sericulture, under suspension pending further action.

The student had submitted a written complaint to the University on Monday (Nov. 24), alleging that Dr. Umakanth had been sending her lewd messages and demanding physical intimacy. She stated that she had endured this harassment for the past four to five months before finally approaching the authorities.

Following the complaint, the University cons...