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JNU Professor Dismissed After Sexual Harassment Complaints By 11 Women
- •Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed professor and Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following sexual harassment complaints.
- •The internal committee investigated allegations from 11 female students and recommended major disciplinary punishment.
- •Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit issued the immediate dismissal order based on the committee findings and disciplinary rules.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam with immediate effect following an internal inquiry into sexual harassment complaints filed by 11 female students. The university's Internal Committee investigated the allegations and recommended major disciplinary action.
The dismissal order terminating Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam's university service was signed by JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit. The decision followed the findings and recommendations submitted by the university's Internal Committee.
In executing the dismissal, the university cited applicable service rules including Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules. The action came after the Internal Committee concluded its inquiry into student complaints of misconduct.
