Bengaluru: Six faculty members of Bengaluru’s Oxford Dental College have been suspended pending inquiry following the alleged suicide of a 23-year-old third-year dental student. The suspensions, announced on January 12, involve lecturers, a reader, and a professor from the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology.Medical Dialogues had earlier reported about the tragic incident wherein the student was found hanging at her residence on Friday. Her family has accused the college of harassment, alleging she was publicly humiliated for not participating in a seminar after returning from leave taken due to eye pain. Following her death, students staged protests demanding accountability. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.The student was studying in the Oral Medicine and Radiology division.
Speaking to IANS, the police had informed that she did not attend classes on January 7 due to eye pain.
“When she returned to college the following day, the lecturer allegedly insulted her by making sarcastic remarks about the eye drops she had used, asking how many drops she had applied and whether she had poured an entire bottle into her eye. She was also allegedly denied permission to present a seminar and was not allowed to handle a radiology case,” they saidAlso Read:Bengaluru dental student commits suicide, protest erupts over harassment allegationsNow, according to a recent report by PTI, six faculty members of the dental college have been suspended by the management pending further inquiry.In an official communication dated January 12, Bengaluru-based institution, The Oxford Dental College, said that the inquiry in the matter would continue and that the suspension would remain in force till further notification, reports PTIThe suspended faculty members include senior lecturers, all from the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, the communication said.Also Read:Physiotherapy student allegedly forced to perform namaz at Palghar’s medical college hostel, 2 staffers suspendedPolice said a case has been registered in connection with the incident, and further investigation is underway.Also Read:GMC Bettiah 4 medicos suspended over allegedly assaulting Jeevika Didis
