Agartala, June 20: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Tuesday staged a protest at Tripura Central University, demanding strict action against an Assistant Professor who has been accused of molesting a student on Monday during her viva examination.

According to the ABVP activists, “The incident allegedly took place during a viva examination on Philosophy which was an elected subject of the victim girl that was conducted on Monday at Tripura University.”

The activist further said that “Disturbed by the traumatic experience, the student has fallen ill and required hospitalization. The Assistant Professor of the Philosophy department Bhupesh Debbarma did this. We want the Vice Chancellor to take immediate strict action by suspending him from the varsity”.

Meanwhile, an FIR was also filed by the family of the victim with the Amtali Police Station alleging that the Assistant Professor asked sexual questions to the victim during viva exams.

The victim’s family also claimed that the assistant professor threatened her not to tell anything to anyone regarding the matter.

Meanwhile, an official statement has also been issued by the Tripura Central University in this matter.

The statement reads, “Yesterday evening the girl along with her friends came to meet me and she was tensed and informed that one teacher has reportedly misbehaved with her.”

The official added, “We immediately informed the concerned teacher and tried to find out the fact. By the time the professor reach, the girl fell ill and was rushed to the hospital. VC has assured that as per rule strict action would be taken”.

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