B’luru: Prof Muralidhar Deshpande calls Muslim student ‘terrorist’ 13 times during class;Video viral
Bengaluru: A minute-long video is being widely shared on social media showing a classroom incident purportedly from PES University, Bengaluru, where a professor is allegedly seen calling a Muslim student a “terrorist” multiple times. According to claims circulating online, the professor identified as Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande repeated his remark caling the Muslim student a terrorist 13 times during the class on Friday, March 27.
Following the circulation of the video, fresh developments have emerged. PES University has suspended the professor pending a detailed enquiry. This was confirmed through an official document accessed by Vartha Bharati.
The document dated March 27 states, “A case of student complaint has been received. Pending a detailed enquiry into the matter, you are kept under suspension with immediate effect.” The order has been signed by the Vice Chancellor of the university. However, the document does not mention the nature of the incident or provide any further details.
Mohammed Haiyan, PR Secretary of Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), speaking to Vartha Bharati over a phone call, condemned the incident. He said the incident took place at the Electronic City campus of the university.
He added that they are demanding that an FIR be registered against the professor. He also said that the NSUI has already registered an NCR with the local police. However, an FIR has not been registered so far in connection with the case.
A report by The Observer Post has made several additional claims regarding the incident. It stated:
“In PES University, Bengaluru, a professor allegedly verbally abused a Muslim student named Affan in class. Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande reportedly called him a "terrorist" 13 times and said, "Iran war happened because of people like you," "Trump will take you away," and "You are idiots, you will go to hell." These remarks were made in front of around 60 students, creating a humiliating environment. CCTV footage that could have been evidence was allegedly deleted, raising concerns about accountability. Some students who supported Affan were reportedly suspended for "talking during class." The professor later apologized to the college but not directly to Affan, while the department head allegedly pressured him further.”
However, Vartha Bharati could not independently verify all of these claims mentioned in the report.
Vartha Bharati has sent an email to the university and Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande seeking clarification on the incident and the action taken. A response is awaited. The story will be updated once an official reply is received.
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75 living wills seek passive euthanasia in Mumbai, numbers expected to rise
Mumbai: Mumbai’s civic body has received 75 notarised living wills from individuals seeking passive euthanasia in the event of irreversible coma or terminal illness, following a recent court-approved case that renewed focus on end-of-life decisions.
Officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were quoted by Madhyamam as saying that the documents have been submitted in accordance with the legal position permitting passive euthanasia but added that there are no detailed operational guidelines for implementation.
Applicants have specified that life support may be withdrawn if they are left with no prospect of recovery due to serious illness or accident. The civic body is maintaining the documents in safe custody.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde was quoted by Madyamam, that while the corporation is authorised to hold such letters, it does not have the mandate to execute them. “Any patient who submits an euthanasia letter, we keep it safely, but its implementation is the responsibility of the family. The court has allowed us to hold these letters, but we cannot execute them ourselves,” she said.
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling legalising passive euthanasia under certain conditions, ward-level medical officers have been tasked with monitoring submissions. Maharashtra authorities are also considering the creation of an online portal to streamline the filing process.
The recent surge in living wills comes after the death of 31-year-old Harish Rana at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. Rana had remained in a coma since 2013 after falling from the fourth floor of a building while he was an engineering student. His parents approached the court and obtained permission to withdraw life support.
