BHU Chief Proctor Resigns Taking Moral Responsibility, V-C May Appoint Female Professor To The Post

In the wake of the violent protests that erupted at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the chief proctor, Professor O N Singh, “taking a moral responsibility” of the recent incidents of molestation and violence inside the premises of the university, submitted his resignation late on Tuesday (26 September) night.

Singh submitted his resignation to vice-chancellor (V-C) Girish Chandra Tripathi. It is to be noted that Singh was considered to be one of the aides of the V-C.

Many were injured when clashes broke out between the police and students of the BHU after the students started protesting against alleged molestation of a girl.

Earlier on Tuesday, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police (DG) Uttar Pradesh and the BHU V-C seeking a detailed report on the matter within four weeks. The development came a day after Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Shrikant Sharma asserted that a judicial inquiry has been initiated.

According to India Today, the V-C Tripathi might appoint a female professor as the new chief proctor of the university.

With inputs from ANI