ABVP protests in Rewa, Harda over Odisha student's suicide
In Rewa, ABVP members gathered at College Square on Tuesday, organised a tribute meeting, and raised slogans demanding justice. In Harda, the protest intensified as ABVP workers burnt an effigy of Sameer Sahu, the head of the department accused of sexually harassing the student, in front of Government Swami Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya.
ABVP's district coordinator in Harda, Sudhan Mankar, told the media that the incident was the result of administrative insensitivity and inaction.
He added that Soumyashree's life could have been saved if timely action had been taken.
Narmadapuram division student leader Lishika was quoted by a section of media saying said Soumyashree had previously lodged a complaint against the HOD for sexual harassment, but the college administration failed to act. Under mental distress, the student ultimately died by suicide on July 13 after being admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
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The ABVP has demanded strict action against the accused and called on the central government to make the formation of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) mandatory in all colleges across the country. The organisation warned that if swift action is not taken, the protests will be intensified.
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