Gujarat University Statistics prof accused of harassment and misconduct, NSUI demands probe panel
Updated: Jan 21st, 2025
Anonymous complaints against a professor at Gujarat University have been circulating for the past several months.
The allegations levelled against the professor include mental harassment of students, extortion of money, and even watching footage from ladies’ room CCTV cameras. In light of these complaints, NSUI (National Students’ Union of India) has demanded the formation of an investigation committee.
Back in October, MSc students had filed a 36-page anonymous complaint with the vice chancellor against the professor who is head of the Statistics department.
The complaint contains serious allegations, including the claim that a professor watched female students change clothes in the ladies’ room through CCTV cameras.
Students allege that the professor demanded–
₹500 for awarding internal marks
₹1,500 for recording false attendance
₹500 for signing certificates
₹500 from ST students under the pretense of ‘development fund’
₹500 for viva marks
₹500 for late submission of seminar or project work.
The professor is also accused of providing blank answer sheets with forged signatures of block supervisors in exchange for money.
The identity of the complainants remains unclear. In response to the complaints circulating on campus, NSUI has submitted a written representation to the vice-chancellor, demanding the formation of an investigative committee headed by a retired judge.
On the other hand, the professor has denied all allegations, stating that they are baseless. The professor has also told the the media that no cameras were installed in the ladies’ room and has expressed willingness to cooperate with any investigation conducted by the university.
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