Protests Erupt at IISER Pune Over Alleged Strip Searches During Exams
Outrage at IISER Pune: Hundreds of students protest ‘strip search with criminal force’
The Indian Express
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Hundreds of students at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune protested on May 5 and 6 against alleged strip searches of women during examinations. The protests followed an incident on April 24 where a student was reportedly subjected to a strip search, leading to calls for a restructured investigation process that includes student representatives.
- 01Protests were sparked by alleged strip searches of women students during exams.
- 02The incident reportedly involved a student being stripped despite non-consent.
- 03IISER Pune administration has agreed to include student representatives in the investigation.
- 04The Internal Committee is conducting a confidential inquiry as per legal requirements.
- 05No further protests are planned following negotiations with the administration.
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On May 5 and 6, students at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune protested against alleged strip searches conducted during examinations on April 24. The protests were in response to claims that a woman student was forcibly stripped by housekeeping staff after being suspected of cheating. The student association emphasized their right to bodily autonomy and a safe campus environment, invoking Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In light of the protests, IISER Pune's administration has agreed to restructure the investigation process to include student representatives. A committee will investigate the incident while maintaining confidentiality as mandated by the 2013 Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act. Following discussions with the administration, students have decided to halt further protests for now, as a fact-finding committee has been formed that includes both student and faculty representatives.
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The inclusion of student representatives in the investigation may lead to greater transparency and accountability in handling complaints of misconduct at IISER Pune.
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