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  "path": "/2026/04/13/pune-scientist-arrested-after-phd-students-death-amid-harassment-allegations/",
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  "textContent": "A senior scientist from the Botanical Survey of India in Pune has been arrested after a PhD student died by suicide, alleging harassment by her guide. The student's suicide note reportedly cited molestation and mental distress as reasons for her actions. The scientist had reportedly issued a written apology on stamp paper two days before the student's death.",
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