Assam University Law Department Professor accused of Sexual Exploitation; FIR filed

A serious allegation has surfaced against Assam University Law Department Professor Biswajit Das, who is accused of sexually exploiting a female student, Santa Sinha (name changed), on July 10, 2024.

The accusation was brought to light by a source within Assam University, leading to the registration of an FIR at Irongmara Police Outpost on August 13, 2024.

According to the source, the incident occurred when Santa Sinha, who allegedly failed a subject, approached Professor Das to discuss the matter.

During the conversation, the professor reportedly made obscene and vulgar remarks about her physical appearance while holding her hand. The vulgar exchange was allegedly overheard and recorded by her parents, who were on a phone call with the student at the time.

The source also revealed that the victim's elder sister, a lawyer, visited Assam University yesterday. With the assistance of Assam University General Secretary Partha Pratim Kurmi and others, an FIR was lodged at the Irongmara Police Outpost.

When contacted by Explore Valley, General Secretary Partha Pratim Kurmi confirmed the incident but declined to provide specific details. He assured that a press release would be issued to the media soon.

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A serious allegation has surfaced against Bishwajit Das, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law at Assam University, Silchar.

A female student from the 6th Semester of the B.A.LL.B (Hons) course has accused him of sexual harassment during her semester examination on August 10, 2024.

According to the complaint, the student, identified as Santa Sinha (name changed), stated that after her examination ended at 4:30 PM, the accused, who was the invigilator, offered her a box of sweets and asked her to wait outside.

Later, he handed her his cabin key and instructed her to wait in his office. Once inside the cabin, the professor initially discussed her studies and exams but soon began making inappropriate advances.

He allegedly made unwelcoming proposals, promising to make her the class topper and offering academic favors in exchange for her compliance.

The student further alleged that the professor became aggressive, attempting to touch her inappropriately and lock the cabin door.

Feeling threatened, she managed to leave the cabin by pretending to comply with his requests and then quickly escaping.

The student also revealed that this was not the first incident involving the accused.

A similar incident occurred with another student, Monalika Sinha (name changed), a year ago, but she chose to remain silent out of fear of academic repercussions.

Due to the accused's influence within the department, the student delayed filing an FIR.

However, she has now come forward with her complaint and an audio recording of the incident, seeking justice and urging authorities to take strict legal action against the professor.

The university has not yet commented on the allegations, but the matter is expected to be investigated thoroughly. The student community is awaiting the administration's response to ensure that justice is served.