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Udupi: Sexual harassment of lecturer by vice-principal, students protest

  •   Mon, Aug 29 2016 11:46:41 AM

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Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi (UM)

Udupi, Aug 29 : Vice –principal of TMA Pai polytechnic college in Manipal had allegedly sexually harassed a lecturer on Saturday, Aug 27 and the students are protesting demanding the dismissal of him.

Srikanth Pai is the vice-principal. He hails from Kundapur. 


Srikanth Pai

As per details he went to the staff room on Saturday and allegedly sexually harassed the lecturer. She shouted for help and some people rushed and saved her.

On the same day, a case was registered at Manipal police station.

Students on Monday boycotted classes demanding the dismissal of Srikanth. 

Srikanth is yet to be arrested. 

Ranga Pai, the head of the college speaking to media said that Srikanth has been already suspended. "We have already started the process of internal enquiry. We will also consult the legal experts as the students are demanding dismissal. Soon we will resolve the matter. Action will be initiated as per law. We will cooperate with the police."

Students have said that they would not enter classes until Srikanth is dismissed. There are 932 students in the college.

Some sources said that Srikanth was head of the department in which the lecturer worked and had been sending unnecessary messages to her mobile phone.

Some said that Srikanth had misbehaved with girls in two previous instances.  

Manipal police were seen in the campus. 
  

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  • Francis Mathias, Udupi

    Tue, Aug 30 2016

    This type of happening that too in the educational institution is very pathetic. Such incidents definitely tend to keep students morale very low. proper investigation and appropriate punishment is need of the hour.

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  • Old Student, Udupi

    Tue, Aug 30 2016

    Srikanth is a repeat offender, previously such acts have occurred while he was a student, later while he was an HOD too. His own wife left him after the issue came to light some 5 years ago. Being an ex student we have seen his behavior with lady staff and students hence this is an act we are sure he could have done.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Tue, Aug 30 2016

    Oh ! That is a good piece of information.

    Hope certain persons who commented here in his favour will now perceive the situation clearly.

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, ATTAVAR,MANGALORE

    Tue, Aug 30 2016

    If the ladies are of social/open type the gents try to take advantage and thats why such episodes happen.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Tue, Aug 30 2016

    Somehow this case tell me,something is here wrong.Many times men are the opfer.In a staff room sexual harassment?were there no other staffs?Is it his post that someone interested?let us wait and see.she should have informed the director before when it was repeated.It can be also I am wrong.was there a cctv camera installed.?It can help.Hope the truth will be out soon.punish the one whoever it is.

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  • peter, brahmavar

    Tue, Aug 30 2016

    She shouted and student believed. Is staff room locked ? If False allegation proved then woman should punished severely.

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  • Rema S, Kundapura

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Let there be an enquiry and let the truth come out. Then only we can do come to a conclusion. I hope everyone understand that point becoz no innocent man must be punished

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nashville

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Pai, Shenoy & Bhat had a lot of respect ...

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Appears this is a genuine case considering he was involved in 2 more earlier incidents!!

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  • Roshan Braganza , Mumbai

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    @sirish , EPIC REPLY . cheers . Its due to misandry , now days everything is blamed upon men

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  • Ronald, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Bhandu mam, one funny poem on this please...

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  • Roshan Braganza, Mumbai

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    CCTV camera can burst the myth here , now a days false / fake harassment cases r rising . Here the woman has to give substantial evidence , till then accused is still innocent . If it turns out b fake , then severe case has to b slapped on her and vice versa . Cannot rule out elopement angle , since 2 students complained of ' harassment ' already . Its simple , in a disputed environment , LOVE / AFFAIR / ELOPEMENT ==== Molestation . Rampant misuse of laws against men / boys . The students should also support principle and help him get a fair trial . Hope the justice prevails .

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  • RonRon, Udupi

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Guys.... plz dont indulge in Pai's character assassination....The Lady in this Drama is also no saint.

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  • MAK, UDUPI/KUWAIT

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    PAI, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR KAI.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Facts of the allegation need to be verified before taking any action because blackmail if any should be first ruled out.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    John, ABVP, BD, VHP, SRS etc....will be involved when they can blame minority and at times Congress!! College management and police will handle the issue!! Why students need to bunk classes???

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  • Kusuma Kumari G Nellore, Kodyadka

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Rogue Molester Doesn't deserve any mercy whatsoever!

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Is he a bachelor still?
    If married wife will make full scrutiny. Double punishment.

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Dubai/Mundkur

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    May be he is trying to practice Poli-Technic but now no doubt he will pay the price heavily!!!! I hope that all likely minded people and Organizations come together irrespective of their community they represent!!!!

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  • John, Udupi

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Name doesn't warrant the entry of ABVP, BD, VHP, SRS etc....These are non-issues for them...........

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  • Af,,, mangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    CC tv footage will tell the truth if available,

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  • Allen, Mangaluru

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Pulikoddel thindina jasti aand thojundu!

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  • uday Shetty, bangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Shrikanth Pai. yerena mith kai?

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Brain sends message to Nerve which sends Chemical message to blood vessels,From blood vessel to...Then show starts...Unfortunately,here,Vice Princi case, Brain sent message at wrong place and wrong time..Rest is History..How can Mr Pai face his wife now ? Students outside,and Wife Inside..Total Gone case..Saade Saath Shani started..It will make him ulta pulta...

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  • gm, mlur

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Jokuleg kelav dina raje aand.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, MANAMA

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Such a man should be put behind bars for life with no bail ever.

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  • sri, Karkala

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    @henri- what will happen if woman 👩 invites man 👨 and shouts for help. Most of the time one party try to settle scores.
    Need fair investigation..

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Sri sir,

    This has happened in staff room, not in her accommodation to be thinking that she must have invited him. A vice-principal has free entry to a staff room but shouting when on enters is something worth pondering over !

    Yes, need fair investigation. Certainly there were prior advances that others know of, a harassment does not start spontaneously.

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  • sri, Karkala

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    @Lydiya madam- usually boss calls subordinates to their chamber or meeting room. That is the convention!
    Unless they know each other better and they are cordial this happens very rare 😋

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Sri,

    "As per details he went to the staff room on Saturday and allegedly sexually harassed the lecturer. She shouted for help and some people rushed and saved her"

    Well, here your theory doesn't prove correct. Now, you ask him 'being her boss, why did you go to the Staff Room'

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Where is ABVP...?

    DisAgree [20] Agree [69] Reply Report Abuse

  • Sachidanand Shetty, Dubai/Mundkur

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    There are waiting for Amnesty and PFI Members currently busy with beef party!!!!

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    @Shettre..,

    A good one.., slogged straight to a big SIX...!!!(GAYLE special)

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  • Prashanth, Mangaluru

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    "ANNA BARONDH ULLER.......!!"

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  • santhosh, mangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    now days easy weapon to use on male.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Oh ! Verdict is out already !

    "PAI IS INNOCENT !"

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  • Rathan, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Lydia
    You forgot recent coondapur false rape case
    Wait for details don't jump

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Rathan,

    'SEXUAL' meaning, there got to be a touch. Which, is determined by his fingerprints on her person.

    Oh yes. Let us wait.

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  • VM, Udupi

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Srikanth Pai.
    Now don't lie.
    Avu onchoor taagini kai.

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  • FRANCIS, Dubai

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Students should not neither involve nor protest in this case. This case should be handled by appropriate authority in order to know the truth behind this case.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    If this is what is happening inside the institutions where children go to learn, what fault is theirs if rapes in India rise year after year ?

    Agree, their parents are the first teachers. Who will explain them that the teachers could be wrong at some point and parents right ?

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  • P. Shirish Kumar, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2016


    If rape is increasing due to this ,
    do you agree Murder is increasing due to Lady like Mrs.Rajeshwari Shetty?

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Mr. Shrirish Kumar,

    May it be rape or murder, how does it help the society ? A responsible citizen must discourage both of these deeds.

    Education certainly helps, hence, we send our children to school. School staff is someone students look up to as role models, not to be misguided by events like this.

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    He may thought all need sex education :)

    Charma oipule sari aper pai maam.

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  • HARRY DSOUZA, KODAGU / M'LORE

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    THIS MADE HIM PAI TO CHILLRE!

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  • LAWRENCE LOBO, MANGALORE.

    Mon, Aug 29 2016


    WHERE YOU CAN HIDE PAI.

    COME OUT AND SURRENDER.

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  • Joseph, Qatar

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when either: The conduct is made as a term or condition of an individual's employment, education, living environment or participation in a University community.

    If somebody can throw light and advise Srikanth Pai's particular role as above may be future course of action will proceed. The biggest question is IF THERE WERE ANY WITNESSES.

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Something is fishy here!

    DisAgree [10] Agree [29] Reply Report Abuse

  • YOUSUF K, BANGALORE

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    One side story...Bethey story eppu..

    DisAgree [6] Agree [35] Reply Report Abuse

  • stan, udupi/dubai

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Proper investigation is required. It has become quite common that sometimes people file false complaints .

    DisAgree [6] Agree [34] Reply Report Abuse

  • HENRY MISQUITH, MANAMA

    Mon, Aug 29 2016

    Should be checked properly not always men are guilty.

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