Assam University May Sack Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment

Assam University may terminate assistant professor Ajit Kumar Jena following sexual harassment allegations by students. Vice-Chancellor Prof Rajive Mohan Pant assured justice and confirmed an internal probe. An FIR was filed by students and ABVP, demanding Jena’s arrest. Meanwhile, Jena has filed a counter-FIR citing caste-based harassment. Police are investigating.