Odisha college lecturer ‘sought sexual favours’ in exchange for good grades, booked

Odisha lecturer harassment: The Odisha Police on Thursday arrested a guest lecturer at a prominent state-run institution in Bhubaneswar for allegedly sexually harassing a minor student.

Hours before his arrest, the guest lecturer was terminated from service following protests and a road blockade by students, who demanded strict action against the accused. The students alleged that the accused teacher had been harassing female students and claimed that he had sought “sexual favours” in exchange for better grades.

Officials said the accused teacher joined the institution in June this year as a guest lecturer while the process of regular teacher appointment is underway. The state Culture Department has formed a three-member committee to probe the allegations.