Hansraj student accuses teacher of violence over CAA protest

by IANS |

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A third year student of Hansraj College of Delhi University has alleged that he was slapped by an assistant professor for taking part in a protest against the new citizenship law on campus.

Gaurav Kumar, the assistant professor, however, has denied allegations.

Vinay Kumar, the Hindi Department, accused that an assistant professor in the Physical Education Department slapped him. According to Vinay, he was called to the physical education room by some other teachers over taking part in a protest.

"Earlier, my phone was snatched while I was recording the preamble reading on the campus. Teachers, including the principal, took away flags and our phones for recording the incident," Vinay said.

Soon after he was taken to the physical education room, where Gaurav Kumar slapped and threatened him against lodging a complaint, Vinay said.

Gaurav, he said, had a grudge against him as a few days ago Vinay had shared a screenshot of his post where he was using a fake news to attack an actress.

However, the assistant professor refuted Vinay's claims and accused him lying. "I had confronted him regarding the post, but didn't touch him. He is lying," Gaurav said.

Meanwhile, the Hansraj College principal could not be reached for comment despite several attempts.

Gaurav said the protest was stopped by teachers because students had not taken permission. "We told them they didn't have permission to stage a protest on campus. They were asked to go. Nothing more than that happened," Gaurav said.

Latest News
IPL 2024: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer hails openers' strokeplay after win over LSG Mon, May 06, 2024, 01:11 PM
Indian-origin Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to fly to space on Boeing's Starliner on Tuesday Mon, May 06, 2024, 01:08 PM
Ex-CM Hemant Soren moves SC against Jharkhand HC verdict Mon, May 06, 2024, 01:04 PM
Sex videos: As SIT hunts for Prajwal Revanna, sources say JD(S) MP will return after Karnataka LS polls are over Mon, May 06, 2024, 12:42 PM
Excise policy scam: Delhi court denies regular bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha Mon, May 06, 2024, 12:40 PM
'Working closely with host countries to ensure appropriate plans are in place', says ICC official on terror threat to T20 WC Mon, May 06, 2024, 12:24 PM
'It hasn't really sunk in yet', says Kathryn Bryce after Scotland qualify for Women's T20 WC Mon, May 06, 2024, 12:18 PM
Musk invites billionaire investor Warren Buffett to invest in Tesla Mon, May 06, 2024, 12:12 PM
Extreme mercantilism will destroy Chinese civilisation: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Mon, May 06, 2024, 12:10 PM
Apni Party leader says NC demonises investment to Kashmir as attack on identity Mon, May 06, 2024, 12:05 PM
Shivpal booked for remarks against Mayawati Mon, May 06, 2024, 12:04 PM
Loot model of JMM-Cong confirmed, says BJP after Rs 25 cr found in ED raid Mon, May 06, 2024, 11:57 AM
Why billionaire investor Warren Buffett needs to relook at India under PM Modi Mon, May 06, 2024, 11:54 AM
TN 12th Board exam results announced, 94.56 pass percentage Mon, May 06, 2024, 11:53 AM
BlackSoil invests $49 million in 11 new deals in Q4 Mon, May 06, 2024, 11:48 AM