Silchar: Assam University has denied allegations of inaction over admission irregularities, saying it ordered an inquiry and lodged an FIR.
The clarification followed a protest at the university’s main entrance. Students sought transparency in admissions and the suspension of Students’ Union president Rajkinkar Chakraborty, who faces allegations over the purported irregularities.
Registrar Pradosh Kiran Nath said the university constituted an inquiry committee headed by the dean of academics on July 8 after receiving complaints on social media and in writing.
“The committee questioned the students concerned and examined documents and other evidence before recommending registration of an FIR,” Nath added.
At a meeting attended by vice-chancellor Rajive Mohan Pant, the authorities told protesters that the matter was under investigation. The students, however, demanded immediate action against Chakraborty.
Pant said no conclusive evidence or investigation report established the allegations.
“In such circumstances, the university cannot expel an elected student representative or initiate punitive action without following the prescribed rules and procedures,” he added.
