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Hathras Professor Accused of Decades-Long Sexual Exploitation Remains at Large

Rajneesh Kumar, suspended after explicit videos surfaced online, is being pursued by police as a four-member committee investigates allegations of abuse spanning over 20 years.

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The accused professor said that he was facing such allegations for the past 18 months.
The professor has not turned up at the college since March 11 when the institution was closed for Holi, the principal said. (For representation only)
The UP State Women Commission received an anonymous complaint from a survivor against the professor. (Representational image)

Overview

  • Rajneesh Kumar, a professor at Seth Phool Chand Bagla PG College, has been accused of sexually exploiting female students for over two decades, using explicit videos to blackmail victims.
  • An FIR was filed on March 13, 2025, under charges of rape, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority, following an anonymous complaint and leaked videos online.
  • The college suspended Kumar after the allegations surfaced, but he remains on the run, with three police teams actively searching for him.
  • Authorities have identified 59 explicit videos as key evidence, while a four-member committee, formed by the district magistrate, investigates institutional failures and complicity.
  • The case has sparked nationwide outrage, with calls for systemic reforms in educational institutions to protect students and ensure accountability.