{
  "id": 3144836,
  "title": "Protest at Sarhad University Islamabad: Inquiry against military officer launched",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/protest-at-sarhad-university-islamabad-inquiry-against-military",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T23:54:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436380/protest-at-sarhad-university-islamabad-inquiry-against-military-officer-launched"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A protest erupted on Monday at Sarhad University’s Islamabad campus, following an alleged incident involving a military officer and students. According to students, the Head of the Nursing Department, Dr Jadoon Khan, had a disagreement with the Human Resources manager, Dr Aina Ilyas, over an unspecified matter. The HR manager allegedly verbally abused Dr Jadoon Khan, informed the police, and threatened to file a first information report (FIR). An application was subsequently lodged against Dr Jadoon Khan at a police station, though no legal action was taken at that time.\n\nFeeling aggrieved, the students closed the university gates and called for the HR manager’s resignation. The HR manager arrived at the protest site and verbally exchanged heated words with the demonstrators. Lieutenant Colonel Asfand Yar then arrived in military uniform, escalating the situation as he engaged in a verbal altercation with the students. The officer allegedly pushed the assembly aside using a stick, prompting the students to retaliate and engage in a physical confrontation. The officer reportedly brandished a pistol and discharged two shots into the air.\n\nIn the aftermath of the altercation, the protesting students surrounded and detained the military officer within the university premises. The officer's uniform was reportedly torn during the scuffle. Protesting students demanded the officer's immediate arrest and the filing of an FIR against him. Following the incident, senior officers from Islamabad police, including Deputy Inspector General Muhammad Haroon Joya, arrived at the campus and assured the students that authorities would take appropriate action against the accused officer. The military’s higher-ups took the incident seriously and initiated an inquiry against the implicated officer.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: An inquiry has reportedly been launched against a serving military officer on Monday after he allegedly opened aerial fire and pointed a pistol at students during a protest on the premises of Sarhad University’s Islamabad campus. According to students, the Head of the Nursing Department (HoD), Dr Jadoon Khan, had a dispute with the Human Resources (HR) manager, Dr Aina Ilyas, over an…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}