Private university VC in Punjab terminated for 'misbehaving' with Kashmiri students

CHANDIGARH: The Vice-Chancellor of CT University in Punjab's Jagraon has been terminated from service after allegations of misbehaviour and threats against Kashmiri Muslim students who had sought special meal arrangements during Ramzan.

Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain said the district administration, in coordination with the police and community leaders, intervened to defuse the situation and the agitation was called off after authorities ordered a probe and the university management removed Vice-Chancellor Nitin Tandon.

The controversy came to light after Kashmiri students alleged that they were denied appropriate arrangements for 'Sehri' (pre-dawn meal) and 'Iftar' (meal to break the fast) in university mess.

The students alleged that when they raised the issue, they were subjected to abusive language and warned of eviction from hostels and cancellation of admissions.