JNU's Predator Professor Scandal: 11 Students Betrayed Again | Are They Not 'Bharat Ki Betis' | THF

News18 - Sep 17, 2026

A massive controversy has erupted at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) after 11 female students came forward with horrifying allegations of sexual harassment against a senior professor. The complaints allege that the professor offered higher academic marks in exchange for sexual favours during viva examinations and made inappropriate advances at his campus residence. As administrative delays trigger massive campus outrage and intervention from the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), critical questions are being raised about institutional protection and safety: Why has action been delayed? Why are these victims being ignored? Are they not 'Bharat Ki Betis'?Rahul Shivshankar breaks down the hard facts behind the systemic failure, the power dynamics on campus, and the fight for justice on The Hard Factsn18oc_indian18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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