Hathras Professor Suspended Over Allegations of Sexual Exploitation of Students

Professor Rajneesh Kumar faces an FIR, accusations of decades-long abuse, and viral evidence of misconduct as police launch an investigation.

Professor Rajneesh Kumar, head of the geography department at Seth Phool Chand Bagla PG College in Hathras, has been suspended following allegations of sexual exploitation of female students.
An FIR was registered on March 13 under charges including rape, sexual misconduct by a person in authority, and assault with intent to outrage modesty, based on an anonymous complaint.
The complainant alleged that Kumar exploited students by promising better grades and jobs, recorded obscene videos, and used them for blackmail over a span of 20 years.
Evidence including photos and videos of Kumar engaging in inappropriate acts has surfaced on social media, prompting public outrage and national attention to the case.
Police are actively investigating the allegations and searching for Kumar, who is reportedly on the run, while the college administration faces criticism for its lack of earlier action.