Karnataka Professor Proposes To Student In Front Of Class, Beaten On Campus

Tension prevailed at Sri Siddhartha Medical College (SSMC) in Karnataka's Tumkur after an assistant professor proposed to a female student in front of his class. In response, students physically assaulted the professor. The college, owned by Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara, has suspended the professor, and an FIR has been registered against him. In a video of the proposal shot by one of the students, the professor, identified as Abdul, is heard saying, "I could not resist the immense love given by the batch, and I would like to propose to one of the most important girls in your batch... and I shall distribute chocolates to the entire batch." He concluded by saying "I love you" to the girl. As the professor stepped down from the podium, the student confronted him and asked him to speak to the principal. During the confrontation, the professor claimed that the student had expressed her love for him and that he has proof for the same.