A tragic incident unfolded in Chandapura near Anekal on the outskirts of Bengaluru as a 23-year-old female medical student, Yashasvini, reportedly took her own life due to harassment faced at her college. Yashasvini, a third-year student at a private dental college in Bommanahalli, was allegedly insulted and harassed for missing a day of classes due to an eye-related issue. The student was studying in the Oral Medicine and Radiology division.
According to reports, Yashasvini did not attend classes on January 7 because of eye pain. Upon her return the next day, a lecturer purportedly made derogatory comments about the eye drops she had used, ridiculing her for the situation. Additionally, she was allegedly prevented from presenting a seminar and handling a radiology case. The deceased’s mother, Parimala, accused the college of humiliating her daughter over a single day’s absence due to an eye injury.
Parimala expressed her anguish over the treatment meted out to her daughter, emphasizing Yashasvini’s dedication to her studies and her exemplary academic record. She demanded accountability from the lecturer and the college principal for their alleged role in the incident. The grieving mother highlighted her daughter’s sensitivity and fear of academic repercussions, urging authorities to take appropriate action to prevent similar injustices from befalling other students. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter, with further details awaited.
