Sai University executive council member Sriram Panchu resigns over sexual and academic misconduct of Vice-Chancellor (opens original article in a new tab)

A member of Sai University's Executive Council resigns over unaddressed allegations of sexual and academic misconduct against the Vice-Chancellor, with the University initiating an independent review and the Vice-Chancellor denying the claims.

• Sriram Panchu resigns from Sai University's Executive Council over unaddressed allegations against Vice-Chancellor Ajith Padath Abraham
• Allegations include sexual misconduct with a minor and academic misconduct, which Panchu claims warranted immediate independent review
• Sai University administration states they have filed a formal complaint against defamatory posts and commissioned an independent judicial review of the allegations
• Vice-Chancellor denies all allegations, stating they are unfounded and part of a coordinated effort to damage his reputation
• University confirms no criminal or police records found related to the Vice-Chancellor, and he had no immigration issues during his time in the U.S.