Dharamshala Court Extends Suspended Professor's Bail in Tragic Student Death Case
A local court in Dharamshala has extended the interim bail for a suspended assistant professor. This professor faces serious charges related to the death of a 19-year-old college student. The court set the new date for January 17.
Court Directs Police to File Detailed Reply
The District and Sessions Judge issued a clear directive. The Kangra district police must submit a comprehensive reply by January 17. However, the police immediately requested additional time to prepare their response. The court acknowledged this request but maintained the deadline.
The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and ragging. Four women students are also named as accused alongside the professor. The young student died under mysterious circumstances last December.
Background of the Tragic Incident
The 19-year-old student passed away on December 26 during medical treatment. Her family conducted her cremation the following day. Distraught by the events, her father filed a formal complaint through the CM Helpline.
He made shocking allegations in his complaint. His daughter endured ragging by four fellow students. He also accused the assistant professor of sexual assault. Based on this complaint, authorities registered an FIR on January 1 against all five individuals.
Legal Proceedings and Investigation Updates
The court granted interim relief to the assistant professor on January 2. This relief came with specific conditions. The professor must cooperate fully with the investigation and appear when summoned by police.
Previously, the court instructed police to provide a status report by January 12. During the recent hearing, police revealed several key developments in their investigation.
Police informed the court about multiple ongoing procedures:- Investigators seized mobile phones belonging to the victim and the four accused students
- These devices are currently undergoing forensic examination
- A special medical board has been established to determine the exact cause of death
The defense counsel shared these details with reporters after the hearing. Police emphasized that their investigation remains active and ongoing. They requested additional time to compile a thorough and comprehensive reply for the court.
Status of Other Accused Individuals
Among the four women students accused in this case, one has already obtained interim relief. The remaining three students have taken legal action. They have approached the court seeking anticipatory bail.
Their bail applications will likely receive attention on January 17. This coincides with the date when police must submit their detailed status report. The court will consider multiple aspects of this complex case simultaneously.
This tragic incident has raised serious concerns about campus safety and student welfare. The community awaits further developments as the legal process continues to unfold.
