Bengaluru: A tense situation broke out at Bengaluru’s Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre after a controversial classroom incident involving a professor and a student led to protests and a scuffle on campus. The incident, which reportedly took place on Wednesday, came to light after videos recorded by students went viral on social media.
What Happened in The Classroom
According to initial reports, a professor identified as Mohammed allegedly made a personal claim in class, saying that a student had proposed to him and that he was also in love with her. The student immediately denied the claim and questioned the professor in front of the class. She asked him to raise the issue with the college principal instead, according to Times of India report.
In one of the viral videos, the professor is heard asking the student, “didn’t you say I love you Mohammed, didn’t you say it.” He also claimed that there was CCTV footage to support his statement.
The student then demanded that he show the footage.
After the exchange, the professor left the classroom, saying he would speak to the student the next day. He also asked students to have chocolates, which he had reportedly arranged to be distributed in the class. However, the situation worsened soon after he stepped out.
What started as a verbal argument quickly turned into a heated confrontation. According to reports, the student allegedly hit the professor with her slipper, while other students joined in, verbally abused him and physically assaulted him. The incident led to chaos inside the campus, turning the situation into a major disturbance.
Police Response
The matter falls under the jurisdiction of Nelamangala Rural Police Station. Police officials said that so far, no formal complaint has been filed by either the student or the professor. Authorities are aware of the incident and are monitoring the situation, but further action will depend on whether a complaint is lodged.
The incident has raised concerns over conduct inside educational institutions and the need for clear mechanisms to handle such disputes.
