Local police in D.I. Khan have also acknowledged the situation, stating they are monitoring the developments and are prepared to act should a formal FIR be lodged by the victims or the university administration.
"The atmosphere of learning is destroyed when those entrusted with our education engage in such immoral acts," stated a representative of the student union during the protest. "We demand a transparent investigation and strict disciplinary action. If the video is proven authentic, he has no right to teach here." Local police in D
Fear of academic retaliation or grade victimization often prevents students from stepping forward early. Social media played a crucial role in amplifying
The widespread use of smartphones and hidden recording devices has enabled students to document instances of blackmail, academic coercion, and inappropriate behavior, sharing them with media outlets or student rights groups like the Progressive Students Collective to bypass internal institutional blocks. and inappropriate behavior
Social media played a crucial role in amplifying the scandal and pressuring the university administration to act. Although formal complaints had been lodged with the university administration earlier, no significant action had been taken against the professor, allegedly due to his political influence. It was only after the video went viral that the administration felt compelled to take decisive action.
Scandals of this nature often highlight systemic issues within higher education institutions. Gomal University has faced criticism for its handling of such cases, with some students arguing that resignation is an insufficient punishment compared to immediate termination .