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Students beat up director, allege sexual harassment

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   19 Nov 2015 2:43 PM GMT
Students beat up director, allege sexual harassment
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Former female students of an air hostess training institute in Bhubaneswar, odishha allegedly beat up the institute director. More than 10 female students mostly from Hyderabad thrashed Air Hostess and Hospitality Academy (AHHA) director Dilip Routray after they were allegedly sexually harassed

The director of the institute is not directly accused of sexually abusing any student, but media reports said he was targeted by them for his perceived complicity in instances of sexual harassment

The girls were working at different work places where they were sent by the director to do job. The students alleged that they were not paid salary at those places and were sexually harassed.When the students complained the matter to the institute's director he allegedly said that they have to compromise to continue with the job.

"The institute had sent me to Hyderabad through campus placement and our employer harassed us sexually and even forced me to consume liquor. When I complained the matter to the AHHA authorities, they advised me to keep quiet." said a girl student of the institute.

The girls ransacked the institute and beat up the director in full media glare. The director has, however, denied the allegations. Cops has registered complaints from students and the director of the institute and is investigating the matter.The institute offers one-year diploma courses in aviation and hospitality management