A 45-year-old head of department (HOD) at a prestigious private college in Bengaluru has been charged with sexual harassment after a student alleged that he misbehaved with her under the pretext of promises to help her with studies and attendance.
Sanjeev Kumar Mandal had reportedly invited the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) student to his home for what he said were 'special classes'. He was named in the police case after a woman filed a complaint two days ago at the Tilaknagar Police Station, said sources.
The professor had promised to help her with her studies and low attendance. He had even spoken to her mother to gain her trust. When the student visited the accused's house on September 25, she realised his family members were not present.
The woman alleged in her complaint that the professor misbehaved with her at his home. He assured her higher marks and attendance if she complied with his advances, reports suggest.
Shocked by his behaviour, the student informed her parents, after which they filed a police complaint. Tilaknagar Police are investigating the case.
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