Tensions Erupt at IIT Jodhpur: Professor-Arora's Arrest After Altercation with Director

An assistant professor at IIT Jodhpur was arrested for allegedly attacking the institution's director during a meeting. Both parties filed counter-complaints, accusing each other of assault and obstruction. The conflict reportedly arose over the director's criticisms of the department's performance.

An assistant professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur found himself embroiled in a scandal after allegedly attacking the institution’s director during a powerful departmental meeting. The reported incident led to the professor's arrest, casting a shadow over the academic institution.

Officials reported that during a Wednesday meeting, Assistant Professor Deepak Kumar Arora from the Chemical Engineering department allegedly assaulted Director Avinash Kumar Agrawal. The clash reportedly started with a verbal argument that quickly escalated into physical violence. Both individuals sustained injuries in the scuffle.

Registrar Ankur Gupta filed a complaint on behalf of the director, accusing Arora of using force, obstructing duties, and making caste-related insults. Meanwhile, Arora lodged a counter-complaint accusing the director of wrongful confinement and duty obstruction. Sources indicate the conflict stemmed from performance criticisms.