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Professor's physical contact with student sparks apology demand at tech event
A video documenting an alleged physical altercation between a university professor and student during a campus technology festival has drawn calls for a formal apology from student organizations. The incident occurred during the three-day Technofora 2026 event held at an institute of technology.
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Footage from the Technofora 2026 event, organised by students of a university's Institute of Technology between September 18-20, shows a professor making physical contact with a student's collar during the proceedings. The video has since circulated among student groups, prompting calls for institutional action.
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has intervened in the matter, demanding a formal apology from the faculty member involved. The student organization has flagged concerns about the nature of the physical contact captured in the footage, characterizing it as inappropriate conduct during an official university event.
The incident has reignited discussions about acceptable conduct standards between faculty and students in campus settings. Educational institutions across India have increasingly faced scrutiny over disciplinary protocols and safeguards against misconduct.
The university has not yet issued an official statement regarding the matter or confirmed whether disciplinary proceedings have been initiated. The case reflects ongoing tensions over faculty-student interactions and institutional accountability on Indian campuses.