In Bengaluru, PES University has suspended an adjunct professor, Muralidhar Deshpande, after a video surfaced showing him allegedly insulting a minority student in a classroom. The university is verifying the video's authenticity and has initiated disciplinary proceedings, while no police complaint has been filed so far. The move signals institutional action as authorities monitor the case and await the outcome of the internal inquiry.
The incident has sparked concern about classroom conduct and campus inclusivity. The university says the inquiry will review the incident, assess policy violations, and determine appropriate sanctions if warranted. Possible outcomes could range from reprimand to more severe disciplinary measures, depending on the findings. The university emphasizes its commitment to due process and a safe, respectful learning environment for all students.
Student groups and advocacy voices have seized on the episode to call for accountability and clearer norms around respect and non-discrimination on campus. University officials reiterate that safeguarding student welfare is a priority and that findings will be shared publicly once the review concludes. This event arrives amid broader debates about how higher education institutions handle allegations of harassment and the balance between process and swift action.
At this stage, authorities are not pursuing police action, with the next steps resting with the university’s internal review and disciplinary committee. As the case unfolds, the PES campus community awaits clarity on what happened in the classroom and what measures will follow to prevent a recurrence.
