Delhi: Ambedkar University students expelled after anti-ragging protest allege ‘malafide action’

Three students have been expelled by Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi for allegedly trying to physically assault the vice chancellor and attack the registrar’s official car during a protest on April 11.

Two more students have been barred from entering the campuses of the university and seeking admission for higher studies there. The university issued the orders on September 25.

The students who have been expelled are Sharanya Verma, Shefali and Shubhojeet Dey. Those who have been barred from the university campuses are Ajay VS and Keerthana Lakshmi.

Speaking to Scroll, Dey alleged that the university’s actions were “completely malafide” and it had no evidence to back their claims. He denied that the protesters tried to assault the vice chancellor, and claimed that on the contrary, the students were beaten up by security guards.

Scroll emailed Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi seeking a response. This story will be updated if they respond.

The five students on April 11 took part in a protest seeking that the suspension of three others for allegedly highlighting a ragging-related suicide attempt of a second-year student be revoked. The three students – Nadia, Anan and Harsh – were suspended on March 5 on allegations of having tarnished the university’s image, The Quint reported.

The news outlet had quoted Nadia as having alleged...

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