Bengaluru professor suspended after calling student a 'terrorist' in class
Bengaluru professor suspended after calling student a 'terrorist' in class
A PES University adjunct in Bengaluru is suspended after a video shows him labeling a minority student a 'terrorist' during a lecture; police initiate suo motu case.
In Bengaluru, PES University suspended adjunct professor Muralidhar Deshpande after a video surfaced showing him repeatedly calling a minority student a 'terrorist' during a lecture on March 24. The clip quickly circulated on social media and drew widespread condemnation from students and education advocates. Police have taken note, with authorities initiating a suo motu criminal case while the university confirmed it has started a disciplinary inquiry.
The university said it is reviewing the video's authenticity and stressed that it will act in accordance with internal procedures. No formal police complaint regarding the incident has been disclosed publicly, but investigators are watching the university's follow-up actions closely.
Civil society groups and student unions have urged swift accountability, arguing that language that targets a protected community can chill classroom participation and undermine trust in higher education. The campus community is calling for clearer guidelines on respectful conduct and inclusive teaching practices to prevent similar episodes in the future.
As the university proceeds with its internal inquiry and authorities monitor the situation, the incident raises questions about academic culture, teacher accountability, and the steps institutions must take to protect students while upholding educational values.
