A disturbing incident at a private medical college in suburban Bengaluru has sparked outrage online after a video surfaced showing a professor allegedly courting a female student in class, leading to a confrontation that turned violent.
According to a report from The Times of Indiathe incident took place on March 26 at an institution in T. Begur, located in the Nelamangala area. The faculty member was identified as Abdul Mohammad.
A viral video, allegedly recorded by students present in the class, shows the professor interrupting the lecture to express his feelings for the student in front of her peers. Eyewitness accounts suggest he said “I love you” during class, catching everyone by surprise.
The situation quickly became awkward as the student immediately protested the public proposal. Reports suggest that the professor brought a box of chocolates to class and arranged for it to be distributed among students, seemingly as part of a gesture.
During the exchange, the professor allegedly insisted that the student had reciprocated his feelings in the past. He is said to have claimed he could “prove” her interest using CCTV footage. The student reportedly demanded that such evidence be produced immediately, after which the professor attempted to defuse the situation by suggesting that the matter be discussed later.
What followed escalated tensions on campus.
According to reports cited by TOI, angered by the incident, the student confronted the professor and allegedly hit him with her footwear. Other students intervened soon after. Videos circulating online show a group of students chasing and physically assaulting a faculty member with slippers on campus. However, the exact sequence of events has not been independently verified.
The incident raised serious concerns about professional conduct in educational institutions as well as the escalation of the conflict into violence.
The local police from Nelamangala Rural jurisdiction have taken cognizance of the matter and are said to be seeking details from the college administration. So far, however, no formal complaint has been registered by either party.
Officials said next steps will depend on whether a complaint is filed. Due to the nature of the incident and the alleged assault, there is also the possibility of filing counter-complaints.
The school management has not yet officially commented on the matter. Meanwhile, the video continues to circulate widely on social media, drawing strong reactions from users — many of whom criticize both the professor’s alleged misconduct and the ensuing violence by students.
The episode also reignited conversations about boundaries in teacher-student relationships, consent, and the need for clear institutional protocols for dealing with such situations.
As authorities continue to gather information, more clarity is expected in the coming days on the circumstances that led to the incident and any legal action that may follow.
(This report is based on user-generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.)
