Faculty Members Suspended in Vijayawada Sexual Harassment Case
Health Dept. suspends two faculty members in sexual harassment case
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The Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare has suspended Assistant Professor D. Mouli Naik and laboratory technician K. V. Subrahmanyam due to allegations of sexual harassment at Dr. Nori Ramasastry Government Ayurvedic Medical College in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Two senior officials have also been removed for inaction on student complaints.
- 01Two faculty members suspended for sexual harassment allegations.
- 02Principal and a professor removed for failing to address complaints.
- 03Investigation into the case is ongoing.
- 04Action taken by the Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare.
- 05Incident occurred at Dr. Nori Ramasastry Government Ayurvedic Medical College.
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The Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare has suspended Assistant Professor D. Mouli Naik and laboratory technician K. V. Subrahmanyam following a preliminary inquiry into sexual harassment allegations involving a student at Dr. Nori Ramasastry Government Ayurvedic Medical College in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Additionally, Principal K. Nirmala Jyothibai and Professor K. Vijayakumari have been removed from their positions due to their failure to act on previous complaints from students. AYUSH In-charge Commissioner Ronanki Gopalakrishna confirmed that further inquiries are ongoing to address the situation and ensure accountability within the institution.
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The suspensions and removals aim to address serious allegations of misconduct, promoting a safer environment for students at the college.
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