Indore university expels female student over objectionable acts in hostel

A first-year student of Devi Ahilya University has been expelled from a university hostel following complaints by several residents alleging inappropriate conduct inside hostel premises, officials said on Friday.

University authorities said the action was taken after a first-year student submitted a written complaint accusing the woman of engaging in objectionable activities in the hostel room during video calls and using inappropriate items in the presence of other students.

Vice-Chancellor Rakesh Singhai said at least four other hostel residents later came forward with similar allegations. The complaints also alleged that the student was encouraging fellow residents to interact and form friendships with unknown men through a mobile application.

Following the complaints, the university constituted an internal enquiry committee to examine the allegations. During the investigation, the hostel warden conducted a search of the student’s room, where objectionable items were reportedly recovered.

"After the investigation, we found that this student's stay in the hostel could cause serious problems for other female students. Therefore, it was decided to immediately expel the student from the hostel," VC Singhai said.

Devi Ahilya University, established in 1964 by the state government, is located in western Madhya Pradesh and has nearly 200 affiliated colleges.

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