Mangalore: The Mangalore University has suspended Prof. Anitha Ravishanker, Associate Professor in Sociology Department, who was trapped by the Lokayukta officials recently while accepting bribe from a research scholar.

The suspension order came after the Lokayukta officials submitted a report to  the University authorities. Meanwhile, the chamber of Prof Anitha Ravishanker in her department, has been sealed by the Lokayukta officials and  the keys handed over to the department authorities. Even Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof. TC Shivashankermurthi has confirmed the suspension of Prof Anitha Ravishanker.

It has also been learnt that the accused professor has also been relieved of her posting as warden of the girls’ hostel of the university. Shashirekha, the warden of the working women’s hostel has been given additional responsibility as warden of the girls’ hostel.