New Delhi: In a shocking revelation, a medical student at BJP MLA Neeraj Boras college, Bora Institute of Allied Health Sciences in Lucknow, has accused a teacher of coercing her into sexual relations under threat of academic failure. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stringent action.Teacher forcefully took photosThe victim, a resident of Sitapur, enrolled in the institute in 2021. She alleges that approximately a year ago, teacher Shivam Singh followed her to the Hanuman Dham temple, where he forcefully took photos of her and later edited them to appear obscene. Singh then used these photos to blackmail her, demanding sexual favors and threatening to make the images viral on social media if she did not comply.Singh would call her from new numbers even after getting blockedDespite her attempts to block his number, the victim reports that Singh would continuously call her from new numbers. Even when she changed her phone number, he managed to obtain the new one through her friends or college records. The relentless harassment and threats have left the student in a state of constant fear and distress.लखनऊ । भाजपा विधायक नीरज बोरा के कॉलेज में मेडिकल की छात्रा पर टीचर ने शारीरिक संबंध बनाने का दबाव बनाया गया, ऐसा न करने पर फेल करने की धमकी दीसीतापुर की रहने वाली मेडिकल छात्रा ने 2021 में बोरा इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ एलॉयड हेल्थ साइंस में प्रवेश लिया था।पीड़िता का आरोप है कि करीब एक… pic.twitter.com/AN86x5RL2A— Kavish Aziz (@azizkavish) August 17, 2024Need to protect studendts from such harassmentThis case has highlighted the need for strict measures to protect students from harassment and exploitation within educational institutions. The victims courage in coming forward has drawn attention to the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in colleges, prompting demands for immediate action against the accused and better safeguards for students.Official response and investigationAs the allegations come to light, there are growing calls for a thorough investigation and stringent action against Shivam Singh. Authorities are urged to ensure the safety and well-being of students, reinforcing the importance of a safe and supportive educational environment.
