Bengaluru Professor Booked for Calling Student ‘Terrorist’ in Class
Bengaluru
The Girinagar Police of Bengaluru South Division have registered a FIR against a professor at #PES University following allegations that he referred to a #Muslim student as a "terrorist" during a classroom session.
The accused, identified as Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande, an adjunct faculty member, targeted the student, Afaan, with a series of Islamophobic slurs and derogatory remarks in front of nearly 60 classmates on March 24.
According to the FIR, the incident came to light after a video of the classroom altercation surfaced on social media. The complainant, Head Constable Ravikumar T N, registered the case suo-moto after observing the viral footage and identifying a potential threat to communal harmony.
The Girinagar Police have booked Dr. Deshpande under BNS Section 299 and 352.Further investigation is underway.
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Professor Suspended After Allegedly Calling Muslim Student ‘Terrorist’ in Bengaluru
Bengaluru
PES University, a private institution in the city, has suspended Adjunct Professor Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande pending an inquiry after he allegedly made derogatory and communal remarks #Muslim student during class.
According to students, the incident occurred when a student named Afaan sought permission to leave the classroom to meet his mentor. The professor reportedly asked him to wait until the break. When the student returned to his seat, Dr. Deshpande allegedly used abusive language, repeatedly calling him a “terrorist.”
Afaan claimed that the professor used the word “terrorist” at least 13 times, further linking him to global conflicts by saying, “The #Iran war is happening because of people like you, and Trump will come and take you.”
The incident sparked outrage among students and political groups. Lakshya Raj, #NSUI President of Bengaluru Central District, filed a police complaint demanding strict action against the professor.
Facing backlash, the #PESUniversity management issued an order suspending Dr. Deshpande with immediate effect, pending a formal inquiry into the matter.
The case has raised concerns about communal bias and inappropriate conduct within academic institutions, with student organizations calling for accountability and a safe learning environment.
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