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India Gazette
2 days ago
- India Gazette
Odisha: Higher Education Department constitutes committee to investigate FM college self molestation case
Balasore (Odisha) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Higher Education Department, Odisha, on Saturday constituted a committee to conduct a thorough inquiry into the alleged harassment case against Samira Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor, FM Auto College. This comes after the suicide attempt by a girl student of the college in Balasore. According to the order, the committee, in its inquiry, will ascertain the circumstances which led to self-immolation, the involvement of the professor in the case and the role of the college administration, principal and Internal Complaint Committee in dealing with any prior complaints. The committee will also identify lapses of any individual or authority and identify any other incidental matter that emerges during the inquiry. 'The committee is authorised to seek assistance from any person as deemed necessary for conducting the inquiry and submit the report to the Higher Education Department,' the order said. Earlier, the Balasore Police arrested the accused in the self-immolation attempt case. According to Balasore SP Raj Prasad, the police have established prima facie evidence against the teacher who was involved in the self-immolation case of the female student. The victim had lodged a complaint with the Internal Compliance Committee on June 30. 'In the case of a female student who attempted self-immolation, prima facie evidence has been established against a teacher. He has been arrested and forwarded to the court. This student had lodged a complaint with the Internal Compliance Committee on 30th June. We are enquiring about the findings of their report. Whoever is found guilty, accountability will be fixed for them,' he said. The Higher Education Department of the Odisha government on Saturday suspended the Assistant Professor and Principal of FM (Auto) College, following the self-immolation attempt of the college student. In a letter issued by the Higher Education Department of the Odisha Government that Dilip Kumar Ghose failed to perform his duties as the Principal of the college due to which he was suspended under sub-rule (2) of rule 12 of the Odisha Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1962, with immediate effect. 'The government has contemplated that the matter has not been handled properly by Dillip Kumar Ghose. He has failed to perform his duties in the capacity of Principal of the college. He is hereby placed under suspension under sub-rule (2) of rule 12 of the Odisha Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1962, with immediate effect', the letter said. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- India Gazette
Odisha: Police arrest accused after self-immolation attempt Balasore college
Balasore (Odisha) [India], July 12 (ANI): Balasore Police have arrested accused in the FM (Auto) College female student self-immolation attempt case and produced the her before court. Meanwhile, the Odisha government have formed a committee to conduct a thorough inquiry into the alleged harassment case against Samira Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor at FM Auto College, who has been arrested following the suicide attempt by a female student of the college on July 12. According to Balasore SP Raj Prasad, the police have established prima facie evidence against the teacher who was involved in the self-immolation case of the female student. The accused has been arrested and produced before the court. The victim had lodged a complaint with the Internal Compliance Committee on June 30. 'In the case of a female student who attempted self-immolation, prima facie evidence has been established against a teacher. He has been arrested and forwarded to the court. This student had lodged a complaint with the Internal Compliance Committee on 30th June. We are enquiring about the findings of their report. Whoever is found guilty, accountability will be fixed for them,' he said. The Higher Education Department of the Odisha government on Saturday suspended Assistant Professor and Principal of FM (Auto) College, following the self-immolation attempt of the college student. In a letter issued by the Higher Education Department of the Odisha Government that Dilip Kumar Ghose failed to perform his duties as the Principal of the college due to which he was suspended under sub-rule (2) of rule 12 of the Odisha Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1962, with immediate effect. 'The government has contemplated that the matter has not been handled properly by Dillip Kumar Ghose. He has failed to perform his duties in the capacity of Principal of the college. He is hereby placed under suspension under sub-rule (2) of rule 12 of the Odisha Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1962, with immediate effect', the letter said. Addressing the matter, MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi on Saturday said that the matter was going on from the past few days. 'This matter has been going on for many days. Initially, the Police had been assured by the college that they would complete the enquiry committee's report in five days', Sarangi told ANI. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
90% body burned: Odisha student sets herself on fire after sexual harassment complaint goes unheard; accused detained
Representative Image NEW DELHI: A female student in Odisha's college chose to burn herself when her complaint against one of her teachers remained unheard. The student, who had previously filed a sexual harassment complaint against her department head and sought disciplinary action, suffered 90 per cent burns after allegedly self-immolating on the campus premises on Saturday. A male student who tried to rescue her was also injured, and both were taken to the District Headquarters Hospital. The woman was subsequently transferred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for specialised care, PTI reported. The incident occurred after she met with Principal Dilip Ghosh of a college in Balasore. The victim, a second-year Integrated student, had previously conducted a week-long protest on campus demanding action against the accused teacher. Principal Dilip Ghosh said: "The student had come to me and wanted action against the teacher. I counselled her as she looked tense. She had lodged a complaint on June 30 and an internal complaint committee (ICC) inquiry was going on." The accused teacher is currently detained at Sahadevkhunta Police Station in Balasore town. SP Raj Prasad and a scientific team are conducting an on-site investigation. Balasore MLA Manas Dutta, after visiting the hospital, said: "The health condition of the woman student is critical. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Open NRI Account in 4 hours HSBC Undo Our first priority is to save her life." Fellow students reported that the victim had been experiencing severe psychological distress for several days due to alleged harassment by the department head. They stated that her distress intensified because neither the college administration nor the police took action against the accused teacher. The incident has created unrest within the college campus.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Centre's direction fuels Balasore woman's hope
Balasore: The Centre's announcement of a fresh window for Pakistani nationals with expired long-term visas (LTV)s or pending applications has come as a relief to a 72-year-old woman living in Balasore district. The woman, who was earlier served with a notice to leave India by April 27, has been residing in India for six decades and holds several identity documents. Her family had appealed for compassion, citing her deteriorating health condition and lifelong ties to India. The govt's latest directive has brought considerable relief to her and her family. Confirming the development, Balasore SP Raj Prasad said, "As per the latest directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs , Pakistani nationals whose LTVs have expired or are under process can now submit fresh applications between May 10 and July 10." The SP said follow-up action will be taken strictly as per law. "Our priority is to ensure that all visa-related processes are handled in compliance with central and state regulations. We will monitor the situation closely and act accordingly based on official instructions," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Adding further clarity, the SP said, "Any future steps — whether extension, verification or legal action — will depend on the govt's policies." The woman, who is battling kidney-related ailments, has a scheduled medical appointment in Bhubaneswar on May 10. Her family, who had been anxiously awaiting a resolution, expressed hope that she will now be allowed to live out her remaining years in the country she calls home.
