Family Demands Justice Following BDS Student's Death in Kannur
BDS student death: Family meets police chief, seeks arrest of faculty members
Hindustan Times
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The family of Nithin Raj, a first-year BDS student at Kannur Dental College in Anjarakandy, seeks justice after his suspected suicide following alleged harassment by faculty. They met with the City Police Commissioner to demand the arrest of the accused faculty members and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
- 01Nithin Raj died after falling from a building at Kannur Dental College, raising suspicions of suicide.
- 02The family alleges harassment by two faculty members based on caste and complexion.
- 03Police have registered a case against the faculty members for abetment of suicide and under the SC/ST Act.
- 04The family is dissatisfied with the investigation progress and demands immediate arrests.
- 05Two cyber cases have also been filed against loan app operators linked to threats received by Raj.
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Nithin Raj, a first-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at Kannur Dental College in Anjarakandy, died on April 10 after falling from a building, prompting his family to suspect suicide due to alleged harassment. They met with Kannur City Police Commissioner Nidhinraj P. to demand swift action against two faculty members, Dr. M K Ram and Dr. Sangeetha, who are accused of abetting the suicide and violating the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Act. Raj's father, Rajan, expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation, noting that neither of the accused has been arrested yet. He emphasized that the college management failed to address student grievances and insisted that his son's death should not be classified merely as a suicide but as murder. Additionally, police have registered cyber cases against loan app operators who allegedly threatened Raj, with recent arrests made in Noida related to these threats. The family continues to advocate for justice, hoping for a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible.
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The case raises concerns about student safety and mental health in educational institutions, particularly regarding caste-based harassment.
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