Taking serious cognizance over the death of a girl student at Dharmashala, Hinachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said the professor allegedly involved in the case would be suspended and special investigation would be carried out to unravel the truth in the case.
Speaking to the media at Kandaghat in Solan, he said the professor named by the student in her video statement will be suspended immediately. He added that a more detailed investigation has been ordered and that the government will take the strictest possible action against anyone found to be involved.
Notably, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has also decided to conduct a separate enquiry in the matter. The UGC had constituted a fact-finding committee on Friday to probe the case.
The UGC had clarified that the incident is extremely tragic and assured the family that those responsible will not be spared and will face severe punishment. The safety of students is paramount, and any lapse in this regard will not be tolerated.
A senior official said that the UGC has taken suo motu cognizance of the death of the Dharamshala college student and has asked the fact-finding committee to investigate and submit a report soon.
Meanwhile, the Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission has also sought a report from the police regarding the allegations of harassment of the student with casteist remarks. The State Women’s Commission has also taken cognizance of the matter. State Women’s Commission Chairperson Vidya Negi has sought a report from the SP Kangra.