Lucknow University Assistant Professor Arrested Over Obscene Audio Clips
LU audio clip row: Asst prof formally arrested

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An assistant professor at Lucknow University has been formally arrested following allegations of inappropriate phone conversations with a female student and offering to leak exam papers. The police confirmed that the professor had been in contact with the student for nearly a year, and an internal inquiry is underway at the university.
- 01The assistant professor was detained after audio clips surfaced, allegedly containing obscene conversations and offers of academic favors.
- 02He admitted during police interrogation that he had known the student for over a year and confirmed the authenticity of the audio clips.
- 03The university administration received the complaint on May 15, leading to an internal inquiry and police involvement.
- 04An FIR was registered under Section 74 of the BNS and Sections 11 and 13(5) of the Uttar Pradesh Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Ordinance 2024.
- 05The university's internal complaints committee is set to release its report on the matter on Monday.
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An assistant professor at Lucknow University has been arrested by Lucknow Police following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a female student. The professor was detained after audio clips surfaced, reportedly featuring obscene conversations and offers to leak examination question papers. Police officials stated that the professor admitted to knowing the student for nearly a year and confirmed the authenticity of the audio recordings made on May 12. Following a complaint lodged by the university's examination controller on May 15, an FIR was registered under relevant sections of the law. The university has initiated an internal inquiry into the matter and will release the findings of its complaints committee on Monday. The assistant commissioner of police, Ankit Kumar, is overseeing the investigation, which is ongoing as the university takes the allegations seriously.
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This incident raises concerns about academic integrity and the safety of students at Lucknow University.
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