Mysore/Mysuru: The Lakshmipuram Police have registered an FIR against University of Mysore (UoM) Physical Education Department (PED) Director Dr. Venkatesh in connection with the incident where a Department student attempted suicide in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s chamber in Crawford Hall on Sept. 9, alleging harassment by the Director.
K.J. Gagan, 24 years, a Post-Graduate student of Physical Education and a native of Bhuvanahalli village in Hassan district, was found lying ill in front of the VC’s chamber on the morning of Sept. 9 after consuming excessive BP pills, following which he was rushed to K.R. Hospital by the Department faculty T.S. Ravi and his friend Sudhir, from where he was shifted to DRM Hospital in Vontikoppal for higher treatment.
