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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has pledged a fair investigation into the death of a 19-year-old Dalit student who allegedly suffered sexual harassment and ragging at a government college. An FIR has been filed against an Assistant Professor, Ashok Kumar, for sexual harassment and three senior students for assault and ragging. The student’s father alleges the professor sexually harassed and intimidated his daughter, leading to severe mental stress and her subsequent death. Multiple commissions, including the UGC and the National Commission for Women, are investigating the case.
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Himachal Pradesh CM Promises Fair Probe into Student’s Death Amidst Sexual Harassment and Ragging Allegations
Shimla, January 4, 2026 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured a thorough and impartial investigation into the tragic death of a 19-year-old Dalit student, who allegedly endured sexual harassment and ragging at a government college. The student passed away on December 26, 2025, while undergoing treatment.
The Chief Minister spoke with the victim’s family, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to justice and offering full support. “We stand in complete solidarity with the family and will ensure that all those responsible are held accountable under the law,” said Chief Minister Sukhu in a statement.
The case has sparked outrage, with an FIR filed against Ashok Kumar, an Assistant Professor of Geography at the Government College, Dharamshala, on charges of sexual harassment. The student’s father alleges that Professor Kumar engaged in “obscene acts” and mental harassment against his daughter. Additionally, three senior female students have been booked for assault and ragging under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Himachal Pradesh Educational Institution (Prohibition of) Ragging Act 2009.
The State Government already suspended Professor Kumar on Saturday. A video surfaced online in which the student detailed the alleged harassment. Her father claims the incidents triggered severe mental distress, leading to her deteriorating health and eventual death.
Several national bodies have taken notice of the case. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has formed a five-member fact-finding committee following a suo-motu complaint registered with the UGC Anti-Ragging Helpline. The National Commission for Women has also intervened, seeking an action-taken report from the Himachal Pradesh police within five days. The Himachal Scheduled Caste Commission and the state women’s commission are also seeking reports.
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