Assam University has initiated an internal inquiry against Assistant Professor Ajit Kumar Jena, following allegations of sexual harassment filed by students and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Vice-Chancellor Prof Rajiv Mohan Pant affirmed the university’s commitment to justice and indicated that termination of service remains a possibility, citing past precedents. Meanwhile, Cachar Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta confirmed that an investigation is underway, even as Jena filed a counter-FIR alleging caste-based harassment. The incident marks the second such case at the university in two months, raising concerns about the recurring nature of such complaints.
