There is or official news report of a "sex scandal" involving Sanda College (officially known as Sanda Mahavidyalaya) in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha as of April 2026.
Investigation into the claims revealed a predatory pattern of behavior: sex scandal orissa dhenkanal sanda college
: Former Dhenkanal MLA Naveen Nanda was arrested in 2015 in Kolkata in connection with a spa raid, which he claimed was a conspiracy OTV Khabar . no verifiable public record There is or official
The way an institution handles a crisis defines its character. Too often, the instinct is to suppress information to protect the college’s reputation. However, in the modern era, transparency is the only viable policy. Parents and the public demand answers. Institutions must have clear, unbiased mechanisms for reporting grievances and conducting investigations. Cover-ups almost invariably lead to greater damage than the initial incident. A robust internal complaint committee and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct are essential steps toward prevention. Too often, the instinct is to suppress information
In late March 2026, a 17-year-old student was injured during a clash at a private engineering college in Dhenkanal town, with reports of a gunshot being fired.
