The assault took place on campus at Khallikote Junior Science College, where a 20‑year‑old first‑year student was grabbed and struck by an English lecturer, leaving her bleeding on the floor. The student’s mother, a local schoolteacher, said her daughter was left in shock and was rushed by a neighbor to the nearest clinic.
CCTV footage, captured by an on‑site security camera, shows the lecturer’s hand swiping the student’s face before she falls. The clip has since been shared over 100,000 times on social media, prompting a wave of comments calling for accountability.
Attempts to reach the college principal and the administration for comment were unsuccessful. Several students have complained that they were prevented from leaving the premises after the incident, raising concerns about campus safety and the authority of staff.
The Odisha Police Department has launched an investigation, gathering the video, interviewing witnesses, and securing forensic evidence. The case will be forwarded to the district magistrate for filing formal charges once the preliminary inquiry is complete.