Attack On Punjab University College Principal

PU teachers to boycott classes until ouster of miscreants
Lahore, Apr 03: The Punjab University (PU) Deans Committee on Friday condemned the manhandling of PU teachers and damage to the university property and demanded of the Punjab government to launch a police operation to force the IJT out of the campus.


A large number of varsity teachers also held a rally to protest against the hooliganism of the IJT activists. The PU Academic Staff Association also decided to boycott the classes until all miscreants illegally living in varsity hostels were ousted from the varsity premises and peaceful academic atmosphere was restored.

The Deans Committee meeting was chaired by PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran. Deans of various faculties, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Jamil Anwar Chaudhry and Registrar Prof Dr Muhammad Naeem Khan were also present.

Calling the attack on Prof Dr Iftikhar Baloch a murder attempt, the committee observed that it was the most unfortunate incident in the history of the Punjab University. The meeting also observed that the IJT activists and expelled students had often been found involved in acts of violence, gross misconduct and breach of the university rules. It said the IJT activists had unleashed a reign of terror and they harassed students to make the university their stronghold.

The meeting was informed that the IJT hooliganism had sent a wave of anger and resentment among the students and teachers. The meeting noted that the PU administration was doing its utmost, within available resources, to ensure congenial and secure environment for students so that their studies were not disturbed, but the administration could not play the role of the police and arrest the miscreants carrying weapons.

According to a press statement, a general body meeting of the Punjab University teachers condemned the assault on Dr Iftikhar Baloch. The meeting was held at the auditorium of the Institute of Chemical Engineering on Friday.

The meeting passed several resolutions, stating that the varsity teachers would boycott classes indefinitely to protest against the hooliganism of the IJT activists. On Monday, another general body meeting of the ASA would be held. Teachers will march towards the Punjab University Canal Bridge to register their protest. The PUASA has also requested the administration to vacate hostels and launch an operation against criminals taking shelter in varsity hostels for the last four decades.

30 IJT activists booked for manhandling PU teacher
Lahore: Muslim Town Police on Friday registered a case against around 30 IJT activists on charges of manhandling Professor Dr Iftikhar Hussain Baloch of the Punjab University.

Those nominated in the FIR included Abdul Manna, Wajid, Ashraf, Usman and 25 unidentified persons.

The accused were charged with attacking, with sticks and rods, the office of PU College of Earth and Environmental Sciences (CEES) Prof Dr Iftikhar Hussain Baloch, who was also chairman of the Disciplinary Committee. Dr Baloch received severe head injuries and fell unconscious for quite some time. He was taken to the Jinnah Hospital and later referred to the Service Hospital.

The accused also attacked the PU VC's office and residence and caused damage to the properties. Dr Iftikhar Baloch was main target of the IJT activists as he was heading the Disciplinary Committee which had recently expelled some of IJT activists from the university after through investigations, including opportunity of personal hearing. The news