A PhD scholar at IIT Ropar has accused an assistant professor of harassment, intimidation, and assault. The institute has initiated an inquiry, involved police, and placed the faculty member on forced leave while ensuring support for the scholar.
Punjab: Serious allegations made by a PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar against a faculty member have led to an inquiry, police involvement, and widespread concern across academic circles.
The scholar, in a public statement shared on social media account X, has accused Dr Lakhan Bainsla (Assistant Professor, IIT Ropar) of repeated harassment, coercion, academic intimidation, and physical assault. She has alleged that the misconduct continued over a period of time and severely impacted her research work as well as her personal well-being.
Allegations made by the PhD scholar
In her detailed ordeal shared on social media, the scholar has alleged that Dr Lakhan Bainsla pressured her into personal interactions unrelated to academics and threatened her academic standing when she refused. She further claimed that she was denied normal academic support, including restricted access to the laboratory and delayed or ignored responses related to her research work.
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