Dental College HOD Seeks Anticipatory Bail in Student Suicide Case Dr. M. Kodanda Ram, the Head of Department of Dental Anatomy at Kannur Dental College, has filed a petition with the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an abetment of suicide case involving a student named Nithin Raj. The case has sparked legal proceedings, with allegations of harassment and caste-related misconduct central to the charges. Dr. Ram’s bail application was previously dismissed by the Sessions Court in Thalassery, which granted pre-arrest bail to Dr. Nambiar Sangeetha, a professor at the same institution. The prosecution alleges that Nithin Raj, a student at the college, committed suicide due to prolonged mental harassment by Dr. Ram. According to the charges, the accused subjected the deceased to public humiliation, particularly exploiting his status as a member of the Scheduled Caste community. The case is being investigated under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. These sections address offenses related to causing harm or humiliation to individuals from marginalized communities. In his bail plea, Dr. Ram contested the validity of the charges, arguing that the case was based on incomplete or misleading information. He claimed that the suicide was registered solely on the basis of a statement by the college principal, without any evidence of harassment or torture. Dr. Ram further asserted that Nithin’s father filed a complaint based on hearsay, and there was no clear motive provided for the alleged harassment.#kerala_high_court #scheduled_caste #kannur_dental_college #nithin_raj #dr_m_kodanda_ram
Kannur Dental College Student Suicide: Police Investigate Loan App Harassment and Teacher Abuse The tragic suicide of Nithin Raj, a student at Kannur Dental College, has prompted a thorough police investigation into allegations of harassment by illegal loan apps and potential abuse by a teacher. According to preliminary reports, Nithin’s death occurred amid intense pressure from loan app operators, whose messages were reportedly sent to his family and a teacher. The police are examining how the teacher’s contact details were accessed by the loan app, suspecting either a shared contact list or deliberate entry by the student. Nithin’s father, Rajan, revealed that his son had taken a loan to cover medical expenses for his mother’s surgery. He expressed frustration that the college authorities failed to inform the family about the financial strain, despite the student’s efforts to repay the loan. Rajan also highlighted that the family had been working to settle the debt, but the persistent harassment from loan app agents intensified the stress. The police have initiated a probe under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, citing allegations of caste-based harassment and potential abuse by the teacher. Faculty members Dr. M.K. Ram and Dr. K.T. Sangeetha are under consideration for arrest, as the investigation seeks to determine if they played a role in the student’s distress. The 11-member inquiry team is gathering testimonies from students and staff to build a comprehensive understanding of the events leading to Nithin’s death. Protests have erupted in Kannur, with the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Mahila Association organizing demonstrations at the college.#students_federation_of_india #kannur_dental_college #nithin_raj #rajans_family #democratic_mahila_association
