Tensions boiled over in Kalaburagi when a homeopathy student turned violent after being caught red-handed cheating on his exam. Assistant Professor Shivraj Kumar became the target of the furious outburst from student Shahbaz, who was using his phone illicitly during the test.
The incident occurred in a routine internal exam session focused on core homeopathy subjects. Professor Kumar, vigilant in his supervisory role, noticed suspicious activity and intervened decisively. He confiscated the answer booklet and dismissed the student from the hall—a standard protocol that triggered an unexpected backlash.
Shahbaz’s aggressive response left the professor injured and the campus rattled. Administrators responded promptly by notifying the family and suspending the student from future tests. Despite the assault, neither the college nor the victim has lodged an official FIR as of now.
Police officials remain on standby, promising thorough investigation upon receiving a complaint. This case echoes a disturbing pattern in Karnataka, where teachers face hostility from students or parents. Recall the Chikkamagaluru laborer jailed for waylaying a teacher, or the Kollar auto driver who physically confronted an educator over his child’s poor performance.
Educators are sounding alarms about eroding respect for authority in classrooms. Stakeholders urge immediate policy overhauls, including mandatory ethics training and robust security protocols. Until then, such incidents risk undermining the pursuit of genuine learning and professional growth in the state’s colleges.