Jadavpur University on Monday constituted a three-member fact-finding committee to probe allegations that two undergraduate students from a particular community were harassed during their semester exams. A press release signed by the university’s acting registrar stated that the university had taken “serious note” of the allegation and had therefore set up the committee. Vice-chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee had earlier confirmed receipt of the complaint and said a panel would be constituted to probe the matter. So the question of hurting any religious or other sentiment simply does not arise,” said Saswati Halder, head of JU’s English department. After speaking to the university administration, the commission might visit the department to speak to the students and teachers,” said acting registrar Selim Box Mandal.

Source: The Telegraph December 30, 2025 03:45 UTC