Bhubaneswar: A faculty member of Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in the Odisha capital here was removed from service today over alleged sexual harassment of girl students.

This was revealed by Principal Bijay Kumar Jena. The authorities initiated action against accused faculty member Satrughana Samal after receiving complaints in this regard from the students.

“At least 12 girl students today lodged complaints against the faculty member. The accused has been sacked on the basis of the complaints,” said the Principal.

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The police, meanwhile, detained the accused for interrogation.

As per reports, Samal had joined as a guest lecturer in the Drama Department of the institute around six months ago.

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