Abbottabad University of Science and Technology. PHOTO COURTESY: DR AYUB JADOON
ABBOTTABAD:
Examinations at Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST) have been abruptly cancelled after protests erupted over the killing of scholar chief Abdullah Khan at the university’s important gate two days earlier.
According to reviews, examination papers had already been distributed in a number of halls when the administration introduced their cancellation. Invigilators subsequently collected the papers from college students.
The resolution adopted large-scale demonstrations by college students who gathered at the primary gate, chanting slogans towards the police and the university administration. The university later declared its closure till additional discover.
Abdullah Khan, stated to be affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was allegedly shot useless throughout a conflict between two scholar teams. Two different college students have been reportedly injured within the incident. Witnesses claimed that armed suspects fled the scene instantly after the taking pictures.
Students, members of the bereaved household, and native residents staged a sit-in at the university’s important entrance, demanding the speedy arrest of these accountable.
Among those that joined the protest was Uzair Sher Khan, Chairman of Havelian Tehsil, who expressed solidarity with the demonstrators.
Addressing the gathering alongside the university registrar, he criticised what he described as a “biased attitude” on the a part of the police.
He warned that if the principal accused – reportedly together with the son of a PTI MPA – weren’t arrested inside 24 hours, protesters would block the Silk Road and the Hazara Motorway.
The university registrar additionally spoke to the demonstrators, stating that the administration would absolutely assist efforts to make sure the arrest of these concerned.