Ludhiana university VC sacked over alleged misconduct, threats to Kashmiri students: JKSA

The issue escalated into a peaceful agitation on campus, with students demanding a fair probe, assurance of safety, and institutional accountability.

Following JKSA’s intervention with the Punjab Government, senior district officials, including Senior Superintendent of Police Ankur Gupta and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Upinderjit Kaur Brar, visited the university campus to assess the situation and ensure the safety and security of the students.

Khuehami also stated that Shahi Imam of Punjab, Maulana Mohammad Usman Rahmani Ludhianvi, visited the campus, met students and university authorities, and facilitated dialogue to de-escalate tensions and restore normalcy.

Subsequently, the Chancellor of the University, Charanjit Singh Channi, informed that Vice Chancellor Dr. Nitin Tandon has been terminated over his alleged conduct and handling of the situation. He added that the university has initiated an internal inquiry into the incident, while local authorities continue to monitor developments to ensure transparency and accountability.

The Punjab Government has also constituted a high-level committee, headed by the SDM, to conduct a time-bound probe into the matter, including possible administrative lapses and misconduct.

The Association said the agitation was formally called off after the administration ordered a comprehensive inquiry and the university terminated its Vice Chancellor. JKSA expressed gratitude to the Punjab Government, the university management, the district administration, police authorities, and community leaders for ensuring the matter was resolved peacefully through dialogue and institutional intervention.

Reiterating its stance, the Association said that Punjab has historically been a welcoming and compassionate home for Kashmiri students and traders, and stressed that preserving this legacy of brotherhood and inclusivity remains essential.