Five KU Employees Suspended After Physical Altercation Over Minor Car Mishap

Five KU Employees Suspended After Physical Altercation Over Minor Car Mishap

Asif Iqbal | November 30, 2023 | 09:35 PM IST | Kashmir | Follow on Google News

Five KU Employees Suspended After Physical Altercation Over Minor Car Mishap

Five KU Employees Suspended After Physical Altercation Over Minor Car Mishap

A dispute arising from a minor car mishap on the Kashmir University campus has resulted in the suspension of five employees, as confirmed by university officials. The General Administration Department of KU issued an order on November 29, suspending Riyaz Ahmad Rather (Assistant Xerox Operator, Department of Chemistry), Mohammad Shafi Rather (Orderly, Dean Education Office), Irfan Rather (Helper, Construction Division), and Aquib Ahmad Wani (Helper, Directorate of Distance Education) “pending inquiry in the matter.

“The altercation reportedly occurred outside the Allama Iqbal Library after the university had closed for the day, around 4:30 pm on Wednesday, when vehicles belonging to Riyaz and Aquib had a minor collision. The situation escalated as the dispute turned physical, involving the participation of two additional employees. Passersby, including students and other staff members, captured the fistfight on camera.

An official familiar with the incident described it as “a scene of utter hooliganism” that was incongruent with the university’s environment. Many students expressed concerns about the incident, urging action against the employees to prevent the setting of a negative precedent. The official emphasized the potential adverse effects on students’ mental well-being and the university’s public image.

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Reacting to the incident, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) directed strict action against the involved employees for their involvement in hooliganism and indiscipline, resulting in their suspension.

An inquiry committee has been established to delve further into the matter and propose appropriate measures for the future.This incident marks the second time a campus altercation has been captured on camera, causing embarrassment for the university.

In a similar incident last year, two senior professors engaged in a fistfight in front of students, leading to their removal from leadership roles within the university.

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In a similar incident last year, two senior professors engaged in a fistfight in front of students, leading to their removal from leadership roles within the university.

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