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The protesting students demanded the resignation of the IPCW principal Poonam Kumria, and submitted a memorandum to the DU Vice-Chancellor asking for her dismissal.

A five-member committee has been formed to probe the alleged harassment of IP college students during a fest last week. Students at Indraprastha College for Women have alleged that some men scaled the walls of the college and "harassed several students".

Delhi University on Monday constituted a five-member committee to inquire into alleged harassment of Indraprastha College for Women students during a cultural festival last week. The committee will be headed by Prakash Singh, director of South Delhi Campus, and has been asked to submit its report

The protest comes days after several men, who scaled the walls of the campus and got inside, allegedly harassed students during an event held as part of the annual fest.

Similar incidents have also been reported in some DU colleges in the past. In 2020, some people forced their way into Gargi College premises during a fest and molested the girl students, the DCW noted

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In the aftermath of sexual harassment claims by Indraprastha College for Women students, the Delhi Commission for Women on Monday said it has launched an inquiry into repeated allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women during college fests. India News | Delhi Womens Panel Begins Probe into Sexual Harassment Allegations During College Fests.

The women’s panel has issued summonses to Delhi Police and Delhi University officials, asking them to appear before it with details of guidelines they have put in place to ensure that no such cases occur in the future

The protests come days after men who scaled the walls of the campus allegedly harassed students of the college at an event that was held as part of the annual fest.

Several students, along with members of the All India Students Association, had gathered outside the college gates on Wednesday, demanding safety and action against the harassers, but claimed they were detained by police. Police said the protesters were simply removed, not detained.

The protests come days after men who scaled the walls of the campus allegedly harassed students of the college at an event that was held as part of the annual fest.