Karnataka University Professor Suspended over ‘Islamophobic Remarks’ against Student during Class; Case Lodged
29 March 2026 | The Indian Express
A professor at PES University in Bengaluru was suspended after he allegedly made Islamophobic remarks and humiliated a student during a classroom session on Tuesday, leading to a police complaint and protests by student groups.
The faculty member, an adjunct professor in the commerce department, identified as Dr Muralidhar Deshpande, allegedly referred to a student as a “terrorist” multiple times during a BBA Analytics class attended by around 60 students…