JSMU professor thrashed for 'sexually harassing' female students
The female students accused that the professor had been harassing them for a while. SCREENGRAB
A Jinnah Sindh Medical University professor was beaten by students who claimed that he sexually harassed their female peers, Express News reported.
According to details, the students allege that the teacher used to ask students to maintain "relationships and friendships" in exchange for an increase in marks.
In a viral video on social media, students can be seen beating the accused with slippers.
The female students claimed that the professor had been harassing them for a while, adding that they had protested for his dismissal but to no avail.
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Registrar Dr Azam, in a statement, said that the professor has been suspended and the complaint has been registered with the university’s harassment and disciplinary committee and an inquiry has been initiated.
He further said that the inquiry will be completed in a week and the results will be announced. "JSMU has a comprehensive anti-harassment policy and cases of harassment are dealt with seriously and strictly so that students feel safe," he added.