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2 professors allege sexist remarks by JNTUH VC
Hindustan Times··4d ago
Two professors lodged a police complaint against JNTUH vice-chancellor T Kishen Kumar Reddy. VJIT principal A Srujana and CSE head D Aruna Kumari alleged sexist remarks. They said they met him Tuesday to invite him for an October 30 event. Inspector G Vijay Kumar said police are verifying the complaint before any FIR. Reddy could not be reached for comment.
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What It Means For You
- No FIR had been registered yet while Kukatpally Housing Board police check the complaint.
- The professors asked police for legal action over the alleged conduct at the university meeting.
- Colleges inviting JNTUH officials for campus events will watch whether an FIR follows the enquiry.
What's Happening
- The complaint said Reddy tore up the invitation and threw it in a dustbin.
- They alleged he said women were fit only to give birth, remain in the kitchen and stay at home.
- They also alleged he threatened to break their legs when they tried to explain.
What police said so far
- Hindustan Times reported it had seen the complaint text.
- Inspector G Vijay Kumar said a case would be booked if allegations are prima facie proved.
- The professors said they had taken a prior appointment for the Tuesday meeting.
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