Ballari Polytechnic Student Suicide: FIR Filed Against Professor After Campus Protests
Police in Ballari have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a professor at a private polytechnic college in connection with the tragic suicide of a diploma student earlier this week. The incident has sparked significant unrest on the college campus, leading to protests and property damage.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The deceased student has been identified as Aravind, a 19-year-old resident of Guggarahatti. He was a fourth-semester diploma student in the mechanical department at Sanjay Gandhi Polytechnic College in Ballari city. Aravind was found hanging at his residence late on Tuesday night, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Based on a formal complaint filed by Aravind's grieving parents, the APMC police have registered a case against Ambarish, who serves as the head of the mechanical department at the college. The FIR outlines a disturbing sequence of events that allegedly contributed to the young student's decision to take his own life.
Allegations of Harassment and Threats
According to the police complaint, a dispute occurred on the college campus on March 10. Following this incident, Professor Ambarish reportedly contacted Aravind's parents to complain about their son's behavior. The professor allegedly issued a stern warning that Aravind faced expulsion from the institution if the issues persisted.
Aravind's parents have made serious allegations in their police complaint, stating that persistent harassment by the professor created unbearable pressure that ultimately drove their son to take the extreme step. They believe the professor's actions and threats directly contributed to the tragedy that has left their family devastated.
However, Professor Ambarish has firmly denied all allegations against him. The conflicting accounts have created a complex situation that authorities are now investigating thoroughly.
Campus Protests and Police Intervention
The tragic incident triggered significant protests on the college campus on Wednesday. Angry students gathered to express their outrage, raising slogans against the college management and demanding justice for their deceased classmate.
During the protests, students damaged furniture and windowpanes in the principal's office. The protesters alleged that humiliation and excessively strict discipline by faculty members created a toxic environment that led to the tragedy. Students claimed that such pressure tactics by professors have been an ongoing issue at the institution.
Police personnel intervened promptly to bring the volatile situation under control. Their presence helped prevent further escalation of the protests and restored order on the campus. However, the underlying tensions remain unresolved as the investigation continues.
Current Status of the Investigation
According to police sources familiar with the case, no arrests have been made so far in connection with the FIR against Professor Ambarish. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the facts surrounding the allegations and the circumstances that led to Aravind's suicide.
The case has drawn attention to the pressures faced by students in technical education institutions and the responsibility of educational authorities in maintaining a supportive learning environment. As the investigation progresses, the community awaits answers and justice for the young student whose life ended tragically.
