It can happen only in Nagpur University. Even as new vice-chancellor Vilas Sapkal promised reforms, things continue to deteriorate. Nearly a month after two girls from NU's physics department lodged a complaint of mental harassment and threats by their PhD guide Shyam Bhoga, the university administration has failed to take any action.
The complainant students have alleged they continue to face harassment and that they have also been barred by Bhoga from conducting practicals at the department laboratory. TOI had first exposed the issue on May 8, reporting how PhD guides in the university exploited students by all means and even demanded undue favours from them.
The victims had sent three letters to physics head of department (HoD) Sanjeev Moharil on April 25, 29 and May 4, and finally complained to the registrar on May 4. However, no action has been taken against Bhoga. Moreover, the students continue to be humiliated and are not allowed to enter the laboratory, apparently on the instructions of their guide.
Bhoga declined to comment, saying he did not know anything about the complaint. "I was out of town and returned only a couple of days back. I don't know anything related to this," he told TOI.
Registrar Mahesh Yenkie said NU had constituted a four-member panel that also has two women to look into the complaints. The members of the panel include Vidya Baile, chancellor's nominee Sanjay Khadakkar, and former BCUD director AM Khurad.
"The issue is certainly serious and we're taking precaution to tackle it properly. We will certainly ask the HoD why the girls have been barred from their practicals. But just on the basis of a complaint we can't take action," he clarified.
He added that the panel would probe the complaint from all perspectives and submit a report in a month. "We're also taking care that the lecturer does not suffer if the complaint turns out false," Yenkie said.
The girls' complaint letters, copies of which are with TOI, claimed that they were facing immense hardship as inaction by officials was leading to wastage of their money, time and studies. According to them, Bhoga proclaimed that he owned the lab and its instruments, and had banned their entry into the lab. They claimed they were yet to receive their fellowships despite numerous requests.
They said that they were registered students and had paid fees for conducting practicals. "Now our careers are at stake," the victims said in the letter. They added that the senior lecturer had allegedly demanded a blank cheque from them and warned them he will not allow them to hand in their PhD submissions.
TOI had reported that in a many cases PhD guides try to exploit students and even those the externals for the exams don't spare students. They demand to and fro airfare along with lodging and boarding expenses, sources said.
The complainant students have alleged they continue to face harassment and that they have also been barred by Bhoga from conducting practicals at the department laboratory. TOI had first exposed the issue on May 8, reporting how PhD guides in the university exploited students by all means and even demanded undue favours from them.
The victims had sent three letters to physics head of department (HoD) Sanjeev Moharil on April 25, 29 and May 4, and finally complained to the registrar on May 4. However, no action has been taken against Bhoga. Moreover, the students continue to be humiliated and are not allowed to enter the laboratory, apparently on the instructions of their guide.
Bhoga declined to comment, saying he did not know anything about the complaint. "I was out of town and returned only a couple of days back. I don't know anything related to this," he told TOI.
Registrar Mahesh Yenkie said NU had constituted a four-member panel that also has two women to look into the complaints. The members of the panel include Vidya Baile, chancellor's nominee Sanjay Khadakkar, and former BCUD director AM Khurad.
"The issue is certainly serious and we're taking precaution to tackle it properly. We will certainly ask the HoD why the girls have been barred from their practicals. But just on the basis of a complaint we can't take action," he clarified.
He added that the panel would probe the complaint from all perspectives and submit a report in a month. "We're also taking care that the lecturer does not suffer if the complaint turns out false," Yenkie said.
The girls' complaint letters, copies of which are with TOI, claimed that they were facing immense hardship as inaction by officials was leading to wastage of their money, time and studies. According to them, Bhoga proclaimed that he owned the lab and its instruments, and had banned their entry into the lab. They claimed they were yet to receive their fellowships despite numerous requests.
They said that they were registered students and had paid fees for conducting practicals. "Now our careers are at stake," the victims said in the letter. They added that the senior lecturer had allegedly demanded a blank cheque from them and warned them he will not allow them to hand in their PhD submissions.
TOI had reported that in a many cases PhD guides try to exploit students and even those the externals for the exams don't spare students. They demand to and fro airfare along with lodging and boarding expenses, sources said.
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