The Vice Chancellor of CT University has been removed from his position following allegations of misconduct and harassment linked to Kashmiri Muslim students seeking Sehri and Iftar arrangements during the holy month of Ramadan.
The development was confirmed by the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Wednesday. The association said the action came after the issue was taken up with the Punjab government at the highest level. According to the association, Nasir Khuehami stated that Punjab Chief Secretary K A P Sinha informed them that Vice Chancellor Dr Nitin Tandon had been terminated with immediate effect.
The controversy began when Kashmiri Muslim students at the university alleged that they were threatened with eviction from hostels and cancellation of their admissions after requesting basic meal arrangements for Sehri and Iftar in the university mess during Ramadan. The students claimed that the Vice Chancellor used abusive language and warned them of possible academic consequences if they continued to press their demands.
The situation soon escalated into a peaceful protest on the campus, with students demanding safety, accountability and a fair investigation into the matter. Following the intervention of the students’ association, senior district officials visited the campus to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the students.
Among the officials who visited the campus were Ankur Gupta and Upinderjit Kaur Brar. They interacted with students and university authorities while monitoring the situation closely.
Community leaders also stepped in to ease tensions. Maulana Mohammad Usman Rahmani Ludhianvi visited the university campus, met with students and the administration, and facilitated dialogue between both sides to restore normalcy.
Later, the university Chancellor Charanjit Singh Channi confirmed that the Vice Chancellor had been removed due to his alleged conduct and the way the situation was handled. The university has also initiated an internal inquiry into the incident.
Meanwhile, the Punjab government has constituted a high-level committee led by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate to conduct a time-bound probe into the allegations, including possible administrative lapses.
Following these developments, the protesting students called off their agitation. The association thanked the Punjab government, district administration, police authorities and community leaders for resolving the issue peacefully through dialogue and institutional intervention. It also reiterated that Punjab has historically been a welcoming place for Kashmiri students and traders, stressing the importance of preserving that legacy of harmony and inclusivity.
