The accused was working as a guest faculty member and was taken into custody following a written complaint to the Kharvelnagar police station.Incident details According to police, the arrest followed a complaint filed by the college principal after a girl student accused the drama teacher of sexual harassment. The incident triggered strong reactions in the campus, especially among students who reportedly protested over the allegations. Action by the college The college principal stated that the guest faculty member was disengaged from service after multiple complaints were received from girl students. The institution removed him from his role even before the arrest, in response to the seriousness of the allegations and the anger among students. Government inquiry A three-member inquiry committee from the Odisha Language, Literature and Culture Department, headed by a special secretary, visited the campus to speak with authorities and students. The committee indicated it would recommend blacklisting the teacher so that he cannot be appointed in any college in the future. Legal and broader contextPolice have registered a case and are proceeding under relevant provisions dealing with sexual harassment of a minor student. The case adds to ongoing public concern in Odisha over the safety of girl students and institutional accountability in handling sexual harassment allegations in educational spaces.