An assistant professor at Dharamsala Government College, Ashok Kumar, has claimed innocence in connection with the death of a 19-year-old student, asserting he never taught or knew her. He stated he will fully cooperate with the investigation into alleged ragging and harassment, noting his suspension aids impartiality. Kumar mentioned the student's father contacted him about her mental health, which he advised addressing with the class teacher. He questioned why his name surfaced without a formal complaint and expressed faith in the judicial process.