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- The students' union at Government Medical College, Kozhikode, opposes the appointment of a faculty member accused of mentally harassing postgraduate students as acting head of the psychiatry department.
- This faculty member and another colleague were previously transferred following student complaints but secured a stay on those orders.
- Students argue that granting administrative authority to the accused teacher could compromise their well-being and the integrity of ongoing investigations.
- The college has promised to consult with the Directorate of Medical Education regarding the matter.
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- Decision of the Directorate of Medical Education on the appointment.
- Potential launch of a strike by the students' union.
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“In view of the investigation [conducted into the mental harassment charges] and the ongoing proceedings, we strongly request that the concerned faculty member should not be appointed as the HoD or entrusted with responsibilities involving extensive interaction, supervision, or administrative authority over the PG students during the period. Such an arrangement will adversely affect the well-being and working arrangement of the PG students and may also raise concerns regarding the fairness of the ongoing proceedings”
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…faculty members. However, Dr. Anitha Kumari and Dr. Smitha got a stay against the order and continued in their posts. Now, Dr. Anitha Kumari is reportedly being appointed as the acting HoD considering her seniority. “ In view of the investigation [conducted into the mental harassment charges] and the ongoing proceedings, we strongly request that the concerned faculty member should not be appointed as the HoD or entrusted with responsibilities involving extensive interaction, supervision, or administrative authority over the PG students during the period. Such an arrangement will adversely affect the well-being and working arrangement of the PG students and may also raise concerns regarding the fairness of the ongoing proceedings ,” the union leaders said in their letter. They urged the college authorities to ensure that an alternative arrangement was made until the issue was properly resolved. The union functionaries also said that a strike…
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Named India · Government Medical College, Kozhikode · Anitha Kumari · Directorate of Medical Education · K.G. Sajeeth Kumar · Smitha
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