Student's Suicide Note Reveals Harassment Allegations at Sharda University

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A 21-year-old second-year BDS student, Jyoti Jhangra, was found dead in her hostel room at Sharda University in Noida, with a note left behind accusing two faculty members of "harassment" and "humiliation". The note names Shayri Vashisht and Mahinder Singh Chauhan as responsible for her death, alleging they mentally harassed her for a long time. The university has placed both arrested faculty members under suspension and is cooperating with the police investigation. The incident has sparked concern over the treatment of students in educational institutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jyoti Jhangra, a 21-year-old second-year BDS student, died by suicide in her hostel room at Sharda University in Noida.
  • A note left behind by Jyoti accused two faculty members, Shayri Vashisht and Mahinder Singh Chauhan, of "harassment" and "humiliation".
  • The note alleged that Jyoti was admonished in class on July 16 by a faculty member and told she would be "punished for complaining too much".
  • On July 17, three faculty members allegedly misbehaved with Jyoti and told her they would not approve her work or let her write the exam.
  • The university has placed both arrested faculty members under suspension and is cooperating with the police investigation.
  • Sharda University stated that it stands with Jyoti's family and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its students.
  • Ramesh Jhangra, Jyoti's father, alleged that he had met the dean and other faculty members on July 14 over his daughter's state of mind and was assured she would not be subjected to any bad behavior.

Statistics:

  • 14 days of judicial custody for arrested faculty members Shayri Vashisht and Mahinder Singh Chauhan (Source: Police)
  • July 14: Date of meeting between Ramesh Jhangra and Sharda University faculty members (Source: Police)
  • July 16: Date of alleged harassment of Jyoti by a faculty member (Source: Jyoti's note)
  • July 17: Date of alleged misbehavior by three faculty members towards Jyoti (Source: Jyoti's note)

Sources:

  • A suicide note left behind by Jyoti (cited in the article)
  • Ramesh Jhangra, Jyoti's father (cited in the article)
  • Sharda University statement (cited in the article)
  • Police report (cited in the article)
  • Police FIR (cited in the article)