#JNTU: Professor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on Guest Faculty Member at JNTU Hyderabad

After registering a case, investigators arrested the professor and produced him before a magistrate

On 11 Dec 2025 23:36:06

Hyderabad: A senior professor at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman working as a guest faculty member at the university. The incident, which reportedly occurred several months ago, came to light after the victim filed a formal complaint with the police.

According to police officials, the accused professor developed acquaintance with the woman soon after she joined the university. Belonging to the same social community, he allegedly gained her trust by presenting himself as a mentor-like figure who wished to support her professionally.

However, within a short period, the professor’s behavior reportedly changed. The victim stated that he began making inappropriate advances and threatened to jeopardize her job if she did not comply. She also alleged that he warned her against informing her husband, saying it would ruin her family life.

Alleged Assault in a Car

In her complaint, the woman told police that about six months into her job, the professor took her out in his car on the pretext of work and allegedly assaulted her. Despite her repeated pleas, she claimed that he continued to harass her both physically and mentally over the following months.

The victim said that the professor frequently kept her at work late into the night, leading to conflicts with her husband. The strain reportedly escalated to the point where she received a divorce notice and began living separately. According to her statement, the accused exploited her vulnerable situation to intensify his harassment.

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Complaint and Arrest

As the situation worsened, the woman approached the police and submitted a written complaint detailing the abuse. After registering a case, investigators arrested the professor and produced him before a magistrate, who remanded him to judicial custody.

The incident has caused significant concern among students and staff at JNTU, raising questions about safety and accountability on campus. Police said further investigation is underway..