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Student’s death: staff to stand by UAS decision

BANGALORE: The teaching staff of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore, who are upset over what they say is a one-sided portrayal of the events surrounding the suicide of one of their students, have said that they will back the steps taken by the university.

The Association of Teachers, UAS, Bangalore, in a press note, said media reports following the death of J.K. Ramesh have created a rift in the relationship between students and staff.

Association president S.C. Chandrashekar said the institution is one among the top agricultural universities in the country.

It is the most sought-after by students from all over the country and abroad. Most of the Indian students come from poor rural background and in such a cosmopolitan atmosphere, the onus is on teachers to maintain peace, sanctity and dignity of the campus, Dr. Chandrashekar said.

The faculty, who are academic counsellors, take it upon themselves to respond to other requirements of students too. As wardens and deans, they have good track-record.

Dr. Chandrashekar said Ramesh, although found guilty in a manhandling incident during his second year of study, was given only mild punishment keeping his future in view. His father was apprised of the incident.

He said it was unfortunate that he ended his life prior to the disciplinary committee meeting (after he was found with empty liquor bottles in a hostel room).

“Clinical counselling would have saved his life,” Dr. Chandrashekar said.

He added: “The university has its own mechanism to take stock of the situation and punish the guilty through transparent inquiry and the faculty will stand by its decision.”

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