PESHAWAR: Two physics teachers from Ghazi University in Punjab’s Dera Ghazi Khan are facing allegations of sexual assault and blackmail by a young female student.
The news gained widespread attention after the distressed student shared her experience in a viral video on social media. While emotions are running high, the university administration and officials have responded to the allegations, initiating actions to address the issue.
In the viral video, the aggrieved student, who is reportedly a physics department undergraduate, accused the two teachers of sexually assaulting her and subsequently blackmailing her. She claimed that she was kept in the university hostel overnight by the accused teachers. The student’s distressing testimony raised concerns about the safety and well-being of students within the university environment.
Ghazi University’s spokesperson, Shoaib Raza, responded to the allegations, acknowledging the seriousness of the accusations. He clarified that the viral video in question was not recent, but rather an older recording.
However, he emphasized that appropriate measures had been taken in response to the victim’s complaint.
Actions Taken To address the situation
Ghazi University conducted an inquiry into the allegations, as per the student’s request. The university’s official Twitter account posted a notification dated May 5, 2023, confirming the suspension of the two implicated professors, Dr Zafar Wazir and Dr Khalid Mehmood Ur Rehman.
سوشل میڈیا ایک طالبہ کی طرف سے وائرل ویڈیو کے حوالے سے تمام لوگوں کو آگاہ کیا جاتا ہے کہ یہ ویڈیو 4 ماہ پرانی ہے اور اس طالبہ کی درخواست پر بر وقت کاروائی کر کے انکوائری کی گئی جس کے نتیجہ میں متعلقہ اساتذہ کو معطل کر دیا گیا تھا۔ 1/3 pic.twitter.com/6hS9jTJ1BO
— Ghazi University (@gudgkhan) August 7, 2023
The suspension was a result of the inquiry conducted by the university administration. The university’s statement expressed that the viral video was being exploited by certain individuals who were themselves under investigation for misconduct. These individuals were allegedly using the video to tarnish the university’s reputation. The administration urged caution and emphasized that despite the negative publicity, the university’s operations, including admissions, continued smoothly.
A Call for Legal Action The statement concluded by asserting that while the university was experiencing a surge in admissions and maintaining its functions, the time had come to take legal action against those attempting to damage the institution’s reputation for personal gains. The incident prompted the university to address the need to counteract negative elements that undermine the university’s standing in the broader community.
