An assistant professor at a medical college in Karnataka, India, has been suspended after he proposed to a female student during a class, prompting a confrontation on campus.

 

The incident surfaced online after videos recorded by students circulated on social media.

 

In one of the clips, the professor is seen addressing the class and claiming that a student had expressed her feelings for him. He then says that he also loves her.

 

The student objected to the claim and asked him to take the matter to the principal instead.

 

The professor responded, “Didn’t you say ‘I love you’?” and claimed that CCTV footage existed to support his statement. The student asked him to present proof.

 

He later left the classroom, stating that he would speak to her the next day.

According to an Indian media outlet, the situation escalated on campus, where an argument led to a physical altercation. The student allegedly struck the professor with her slipper, while other students gathered around and shouted and assaulted him.

 

The incident took place at Sri Siddhartha Medical College in Tumkur, Karnataka.

 

The college administration has suspended the professor and a case has been registered. An investigation is underway.