A viral video shows the SFI–DYFI members surrounding Dr. Maiti outside the college in the College Street area. One student declares, “We’re not doing anything—we’re just taking him to the police.” In the footage, a local woman asks, “Brother, should I beat him a bit?” prompting another voice to respond, “Yes, take off your shoes,” after which she delivers a few slaps to Dr. Maiti’s cheek. The group then escorted him to the Amherst Street police station and handed him over to authorities.
Following the incident, a DYFI leader stated that the professor’s repeated misogynistic actions had undermined his credibility as an educator, and that the administration’s silence forced the students to act. The police have since launched an investigation and may file charges under various sections of the Information Technology Act.
This episode has reignited broader concerns regarding the abuse of social media to harass women and the lack of institutional response to such behavior. Authorities and campus bodies are now expected to reassess handling of online threats against women.