Students punished for violating discipline

LAHORE : The Punjab University Discipline Committee has taken action against 78 students involved in negative activities including riots, fights, sexual harassment and imposed various punishments during the last three months. Around 13 students were expelled from the university while 15 were given suspension.

Similarly, the admissions of two students were cancelled and seven were rusticated for one academic year.

The university spokesman said that 14 students were given warning while some students were given temporary suspension and fines along with warning. He said that PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has rejected review appeals of students Malik Asjad Rehman, Hassan Arshad and Ghazanfar Ali Rehan, challenging the decision of University Discipline Committee. According to the PU spokesman, VC has retained the decision of the Discipline Committee and students will remain expelled. The spokesperson also said that on the instructions of PU VC Dr Muhammad Ali, indiscriminate action will continue against students who violate discipline.