Delhi University PhD Scholar Slaps Professor. Suspended, Banned From Campus
Delhi University suspends Law PhD scholar after alleged assault on professor captured on CCTV.
Delhi University has suspended a PhD scholar and banned him from campus following an alleged assault on a professor, according to officials. CCTV footage allegedly captured the incident, which occurred on August 17 at Umang Bhawan. The accused, Shubham Singh, a PhD scholar admitted in the 2024-25 academic session (Phase-II) of the Faculty of Law, is said to have slapped the professor as he entered the building.
The Delhi University Proctor's Office confirmed the suspension and campus ban under Ordinance XV-B of the Delhi University Act, 1922. The Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF) has strongly condemned the assault, emphasizing the need for immediate attention to the incident. An FIR has been registered at the Maurice Nagar police station, and an investigation is underway.
The Teachers' body expressed concern over the recurrence of such incidents on campus, calling for swift and decisive action from the administration to prevent further attacks on teachers.
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