A PhD scholar at IIT Ropar has made serious allegations of harassment, coercion, and assault against a faculty member, sparking concern within academic circles. She claimed academic pressure, personal interference, and institutional delays in action. IIT Ropar stated it acted within 24 hours, initiated ICC proceedings, placed the professor on forced leave, and changed the scholar’s supervisor. The institute has also involved local police, with the inquiry ongoing and student safety remaining a stated priority.