DU suspends PhD scholar for slapping professor, bars campus entry; CCTV video emerges

NEW DELHI: Delhi University has suspended a PhD scholar from its Faculty of Law and barred him from entering the university premises with immediate effect after he allegedly assaulted a professor, university officials said on Monday.The action was taken following an incident at Umang Bhawan at around 10.30 am, according to a notice issued by the university’s Office of the Proctor. The scholar was admitted to the Faculty of Law during the 2024-25 academic session under Phase-II.The university received CCTV footage of the incident, which showed the alleged misconduct."The incident took place on Monday morning and the student can be seen slapping a professor.