Audio clip of BJP Yuva Morcha leader Suhas Shetty harassing student surfaces; Complaints filed
Karkala: A controversial audio clip allegedly featuring BJP Yuva Morcha leader and teacher Suhas Shetty from Mutlupadi has gone viral on social media, where he is heard sexually harassing a student from his own college.
Following this, the Women’s Congress and the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) have filed separate complaints with the Deputy Superintendent of Police, demanding strict action.
In the circulating audio, Suhas Shetty is allegedly heard coercing an underage student to accompany him, reportedly using forceful and inappropriate language. Sources claim that this is not the first time Shetty has been accused of such misconduct. He was previously removed from a teaching post at another college after facing similar allegations of sexual harassment against a student.
Activists say that many students fear filing formal complaints due to possible intimidation, which emboldens repeat offenders like Shetty. In their complaint, the organizations urged police to immediately arrest him and seize his mobile phone, suggesting that it may contain further evidence of harassment against other students. They also requested the police to take suo motu cognizance of the incident and initiate legal proceedings without waiting for individual complaints from victims.
The delegation that submitted the complaint included Women’s Congress leaders Banu Bhaskar Poojary, Reena Juliet, municipal councillor Pratima Rane, Prabha Kishore, Rehmat, Sunitha Shetty, Asha Bailur, Shobha Prasad, Shobha Rane, Rajeshwari Sanuru, and Charitra. NSUI leaders present included president Gurudeep Nitte, Udit Shettigar, and office bearers Sanskrit N.R., Evans, Nithish, and Sunil Bhandari.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
