New Delhi: Delhi University’s Ramanujan College has suspended a third-year student following allegations that he attempted to “induce female students, including freshers, to travel to Ahmedabad for a Diljit Dosanjh concert by offering monetary benefits, gifts and other incentives.”Anas Khan, a BA (Hons) Hindi student in Semester V, has been suspended from the college till Feb 1, 2027, according to a suspension letter dated Nov 6, issued by the college. The letter states that the matter was examined by the college’s proctorial committee after considering the complaint, Khan’s explanation and findings of the preliminary inquiry.The suspension notice states: “This letter serves as formal notice of your suspension from Ramanujan College in connection with the complaint received against you regarding allegations of inducing female students of the college to travel to Ahmedabad for attending the Diljit Dosanjh show by offering monetary benefits, gifts and other incentives.”During the suspension period, Khan has been barred from participating in regular academic and extracurricular activities of the college. However, considering that he is a third-year student, he has been permitted to appear in scheduled university examinations. He can also visit the college for pending internal assessments or assignments, but only after obtaining prior permission from the proctor.The college has also directed him to submit a written undertaking acknowledging the seriousness of the incident and assuring that such misconduct or indiscipline will not be repeated. The letter warns that any recurrence of a similar incident or involvement in another serious act of indiscipline could invite stricter disciplinary action, including termination from the college, following due process.Khan was associated with NSUI and had also contested the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections as a candidate of the organisation. NSUI has distanced itself from him, saying it had suspended him on Sept 12, during the DUSU election period itself, over alleged anti-organisational activities and indiscipline.In a statement, NSUI Tuesday condemned the alleged misconduct. The letter stated: “Due to your involvement in anti-party activities during the Students’ Union Election, you are hereby suspended from the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), with immediate effect. Henceforth, you shall no longer be associated with or participate in any activities of the organisation.”Meanwhile, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), demanded a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation into the allegations, followed by strict legal action if they are established.In its statement, ABVP referred to alleged WhatsApp messages circulating on social media, claiming that “Khan had offered to take female fresher students, reportedly including those aged 17-18, to concerts and provide travel and other facilities in exchange for spending time with certain men and facilitating financial benefits.” It said the authenticity of the messages and allegations needed to be established through an investigation.The allegations against Anas Khan are yet to be established. Khan could not be contacted immediately.
