NIT Silchar Professor Arrested Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

Dr. Koteswara Raju, suspended by the institute, faces police custody after a student accused him of inappropriate behavior in his chamber.

Dr. Koteswara Raju, an assistant professor at NIT Silchar, was accused of sexually harassing a female student in his chamber after summoning her to discuss her grades.
The victim detailed in a handwritten complaint that the professor touched her inappropriately, including on her thighs, belly, and neck, and played vulgar songs before she managed to escape.
Students staged overnight protests demanding action, leading to Dr. Raju's suspension by the institute and the sealing of his chamber.
Assam Police arrested Dr. Raju after he attempted to evade capture by locking his quarters from the outside; he was tracked via his mobile phone.
This incident has reignited concerns about campus safety and accountability, as Dr. Raju faced similar allegations in 2021 but was exonerated due to procedural shortcomings.