The Biz Reporter
Srinagar/Ludhiana, Feb 26:
In a swift administrative crackdown, CT University, Ludhiana, has terminated its Vice Chancellor after serious allegations surfaced that Kashmiri Muslim students were threatened with eviction and academic action for seeking Sehri and Iftar arrangements during Ramzan.
The decision followed intervention by the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) and the Punjab Government, with Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha informing the Association that the issue was addressed at the highest level.
JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said Vice Chancellor Dr. Nitin Tandon has been removed with immediate effect over alleged misconduct and failure to handle the situation sensitively.
Threats, Protests, Probe
The controversy erupted after Kashmiri students alleged they were abused and warned of hostel eviction and admission cancellation after requesting basic meal arrangements during Ramzan. The incident triggered a peaceful protest on campus, with students demanding safety, dignity, and accountability.
Following the escalation, senior district officials, including Ankur Gupta, SSP Ludhiana, and Upinderjit Kaur Brar, SDM Ludhiana, rushed to the university to assess the situation and ensure student safety.
Chancellor Confirms Termination
University Chancellor Charanjit Singh Channi confirmed the Vice Chancellor’s termination and said an internal inquiry has been initiated. The Punjab Government has also constituted a high-level committee, headed by the SDM, to conduct a time-bound probe into the incident and possible administrative lapses.
Mediation Restores Calm
Shahi Imam Punjab Maulana Mohammad Usman Rahmani Ludhianvi visited the campus, met students and the administration, and helped defuse tensions through dialogue.
JKSA said the agitation was formally called off after the action taken by the government and the university. The Association thanked the Punjab administration, police, university management, and community leaders for ensuring peace.
Reaffirming Punjab’s legacy of inclusivity, JKSA said the state has long been a safe and welcoming space for Kashmiri students and urged institutions to uphold this tradition of coexistence and respect.
