VSSUT Takes Action: Two Professors Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

In a significant move, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology in Sambalpur has suspended two professors amid serious allegations of sexual harassment. The decision follows their failure to defend themselves during a university board meeting. This action comes shortly after a tragic incident involving a student at another institution, raising concerns about faculty conduct in educational environments. Read on to learn more about the details surrounding these allegations and the university's response.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 15, 2025, 20:02 IST

Suspension of Professors at VSSUT

In Sambalpur, the administration of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) has taken decisive action by suspending two faculty members due to allegations of misconduct, as confirmed by official sources on Friday.

The professors are facing accusations of sexual harassment in distinct cases, prompting ongoing investigations, according to a senior administrative official who spoke to a news agency.

The official noted that both individuals did not attend the university's management board meeting to defend themselves against the allegations.

One of the suspended professors, from the production engineering department, is accused of inappropriate behavior towards a female colleague, while an associate professor from the mathematics department allegedly acted inappropriately with a female research scholar.

The disciplinary measures were enacted on August 13, as part of the university's response to these serious allegations.

This incident follows another troubling case involving an assistant professor from the Integrated BEd department at FM (Autonomous) College, who was suspended and arrested after a female student tragically died by self-immolation on July 14, reportedly due to harassment by the faculty member.