Justice for Nithin Raj: Unveiling Caste-Based Harassment in Kannur Dental College

Kannur Dental College students protested after BDS student Nithin Raj died under suspicious circumstances, alleging caste-based harassment by faculty members. The college dismissed Dr. M K Ram following internal findings, and multiple investigations are underway. Students demand transparency and accountability while DYFI activists protest persistently.

Students at Kannur Dental College launched a protest after BDS student Nithin Raj R L's death, alleging caste-based harassment by faculty members.

The college dismissed Dental Anatomy head Dr. M K Ram post an internal inquiry, while police registered a case against him and Dr. Sangeethan for abetment of suicide under the SC/ST Act.

The ongoing protests demand transparency, justice for Raj, and action against staff involved, with separate inquiries initiated by various commissions and boards.