Nanny Alleges Years of Abuse by IIM-Bangalore Professor and Wife
A 23-year-old nanny from Manipur has filed a police complaint in Bengaluru, accusing an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore professor, Amar, and his wife, Anshu, of subjecting her to severe abuse for nearly five years. The victim, C Nianghaunuam, who began working for the couple in 2019, alleges that from June 2021 to May 2026, she endured physical assault, starvation, isolation, and constant surveillance. Specific incidents include being beaten during illness, having her phone confiscated, and being denied food for an entire day in early May 2026. The situation escalated on April 15 when she was allegedly assaulted and dragged by her hair. Her rescue was facilitated by a neighbor who provided food and phone access, allowing her to contact her aunt associated with the Kuki Students Organisation. The Bengaluru police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for voluntarily causing hurt and wrongful confinement. While the investigation is ongoing, no arrests have been made yet. The incident highlights serious allegations of domestic servitude abuse within an academic residential campus.
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Nanny Alleges Years of Abuse by IIM-Bangalore Professor and Wife
A 23-year-old nanny from Manipur has filed a police complaint in Bengaluru, accusing an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore professor, Amar, and his wife, Anshu, of subjecting her to severe abuse for nearly five years. The victim, C Nianghaunuam, who began working for the couple in 2019, alleges that from June 2021 to May 2026, she endured physical assault, starvation, isolation, and constant surveillance. Specific incidents include being beaten during illness, having her phone confiscated, and being denied food for an entire day in early May 2026. The situation escalated on April 15 when she was allegedly assaulted and dragged by her hair. Her rescue was facilitated by a neighbor who provided food and phone access, allowing her to contact her aunt associated with the Kuki Students Organisation. The Bengaluru police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for voluntarily causing hurt and wrongful confinement. While the investigation is ongoing, no arrests have been made yet. The incident highlights serious allegations of domestic servitude abuse within an academic residential campus.
The Indian Express