Congress Member of Parliament and former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has departed from Imphal for Delhi to comply with a summons issued by the Delhi Police. The summons is in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by several female students. Speaking on his departure, Akoijam stated that he intended to cooperate fully with the legal process, asserting that he was heading to the capital to address the police order directly.
The legal proceedings against the MP follow an FIR registered at the Vasant Kunj North police station on October 11, 2026. According to official reports, the case was initiated following a formal complaint lodged by the university’s chief security officer. The charges filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita pertain to sexual harassment and conduct intended to insult the modesty of a woman. Authorities have requested that Akoijam join the investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding the complaints.
The allegations against the professor-turned-politician involve at least 11 students who raised concerns regarding his professional conduct. The reported complaints include descriptions of inappropriate personal interactions, instances of sexually suggestive behavior, and allegations of unwelcome physical contact. These grievances were previously processed through JNU’s internal committee, which conducted a formal inquiry into the claims. Following the completion of this inquiry, the university moved to dismiss Akoijam from his teaching service. The institution subsequently forwarded its investigation report and related documentation to the police to facilitate the ongoing criminal inquiry.
Upon departing for Delhi, Akoijam addressed the situation with a public statement, expressing confidence in the legal outcome. “I am going there because there is a police summons. Don’t worry, justice will be done,” he remarked. Beyond the immediate legal challenge, the Congress MP suggested that his struggle carries broader significance. He framed his current situation as part of a wider effort to combat systemic issues, stating, “This is the beginning of undoing all injustices that my people have faced over the decades. Justice will be done and to fight against injustice, this is the beginning.”
Akoijam has consistently maintained his innocence throughout the ordeal, categorically denying the accusations brought against him. He has further criticized the integrity of the university's internal inquiry process, suggesting that the complaint filed against him was politically motivated rather than based on objective findings. Despite these objections, the case remains a subject of intense scrutiny as police investigation efforts move into the next phase in Delhi.
The university's decision to dismiss the professor marked a significant escalation in the matter, as the internal committee recommended major disciplinary action against him. This move effectively ended his tenure at the institution, with the dismissal order taking effect in early October 2026. The shift from academic disciplinary action to a criminal investigation by the Delhi Police marks the latest development in a high-profile case that has drawn significant attention to the conduct of faculty members and the procedures for handling harassment complaints within university settings.
As Akoijam heads to the capital to face the summons, the focus remains on the investigative findings of the Delhi Police. The resolution of this case will likely depend on the evidence collected by law enforcement during their questioning of the MP and their review of the documentation provided by JNU. For now, both legal representatives and supporters of the accused MP are awaiting further developments once he presents himself before the authorities in New Delhi.
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