PU Expels, Suspends Students Over Rioting, Harassment, and Misconduct
— March 19, 2025
LAHORE (AIA) The Punjab University Discipline Committee has taken action against 78 students over the past three months for disciplinary violations, including rioting, brawling, and sexual harassment.
Among them, 13 students have been expelled, while 15 have been placed on probation. Additionally, the admissions of two students have been cancelled, and seven have been debarred for one academic year.
Furthermore, 14 students received warnings, while others faced temporary suspensions and fines with warnings.
Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has rejected the review appeals of students Malik Asjad Rahman, Hasan Arshad, and Ghazanfar Ali Raihan against the Discipline Committee’s decision.
According to a university spokesperson, the vice-chancellor upheld the committee’s ruling and confirmed their expulsion.
The spokesperson added that on the vice-chancellor’s directions, strict action will continue against students violating university discipline.