Himachal: Sexual harassment in college campus, Student dies by suicide
A college professor and three female students in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala have been booked for ragging and sexual assault in connection with the death of a 19 year old female student.
Dharamshala: A college professor and three women students in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala have been booked for ragging and sexual assault and death of a 19-year-old women student.
Police said an FIR has been registered under Sections 75, 115(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with section 3 of the Himachal Pradesh Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Ragging) Act, 2009. The case relates to an alleged incident that took place in September 2025.
According to the complaint filed by the victim’s father, three students allegedly assaulted and threatened his daughter. The college professor allegedly subjected her to obscene acts. He said the continuous harassment left his daughter scared and mentally disturbed, which badly affected her health.
As her condition worsened, the student was treated at several hospitals in Himachal Pradesh. She was later referred to a hospital in Ludhiana, where she died during treatment on December 26, 2025.
The father told police that the complaint was delayed because his daughter was critically ill for a long time and the family was in deep shock after her death.
Police officials said a case was registered after examining the complaint and conducting a preliminary inquiry. The investigation will focus on allegations of ragging, physical assault, intimidation and sexual misconduct, and how these events may have led to the student’s declining health and death.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Thakur condemned the incident, calling it “shameful”. He also alleged police negligence and demanded a high-level, impartial investigation to ensure justice for the victim.
Meanwhile, police have assured that a thorough probe will be carried out and strict legal action will be taken against those found guilty.
