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JNU Professor and Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Booked for Sexual Harassment
- •Delhi Police have registered an FIR against JNU professor and Congress Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following a complaint by the JNU Chief Security Officer.
- •The FIR was lodged at the Vasant Kunj North police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- •Allegations include asking sexually inappropriate questions during assessments, unwelcome physical contact, and calling female students to his residence late at night.
- •BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj criticized Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, for their silence on the grave allegations and questioned their commitment to women's safety.
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The Delhi Police registered an FIR against Angomcha Bimol Akoijam at the Vasant Kunj North police station following a complaint filed by the Chief Security Officer of JNU. The charges follow allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct involving female students.
Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from his position with immediate effect after an Internal Committee recommended major disciplinary punishment. The dismissal order was signed by JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj criticized the Congress party and its top leadership for maintaining silence over the serious allegations. She questioned the party's commitment to women's safety and challenged Rahul Gandhi to take action against the accused MP.
