4 employee leaders were arrested after a dispute during a staff protest at Gurukul Kangri University in Haridwar escalated into an assault on Registrar Dr. Satyadev Nigamlankar, police said. The incident took place on Saturday while employees were demonstrating over their demands.
Nigamlankar had gone to the protest site to speak with employees, explain the situation and offer suggestions. According to the police account, an argument began with some employees and intensified quickly. Several people then allegedly assaulted the registrar and knocked him to the ground.
A video of the incident circulated on social media. It appeared to show people striking the registrar while he was on the ground. The episode caused commotion on the university campus and prompted police action.
Police identify and arrest 4 people
Vice-Chancellor Pratibha Luthra reached Kankhal police station after learning about the incident and submitted a complaint. Kankhal police took cognisance of the matter and used the video to identify those allegedly involved.
Police arrested Rajnish Bhardwaj, Narendra Malik, Ombir Singh and Umashankar. All 4 are residents of the Gurukul Kangri University campus, according to the report.
The arrests relate to the reported assault during the protest. The source material does not state that a court has determined the accused employees’ guilt.
FIR preparation and next action
City Superintendent of Police Deepak Singh said legal action was being taken in the matter. Police were also preparing to register a first information report, according to the available report.
The development adds a criminal case to an ongoing dispute involving employees’ demands and their protest on the university campus. Further proceedings will depend on the police investigation and the formal registration of the case.
Conclusion
The verified development is that 4 employee leaders were arrested after the registrar was allegedly assaulted during a Gurukul Kangri University protest. Police said the incident was being processed for further legal action, with preparation of a first information report underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident take place?
It took place at Gurukul Kangri University in Haridwar, within the Kankhal police station area.
Q. Who was allegedly assaulted?
The person identified in the report is university Registrar Dr. Satyadev Nigamlankar.
Q. Why was the registrar at the protest site?
He had arrived during the staff protest to speak with employees and offer suggestions.
Q. How many people were arrested?
Police arrested 4 employee leaders.
Q. Who were the arrested people?
They were identified as Rajnish Bhardwaj, Narendra Malik, Ombir Singh and Umashankar.
Q. What prompted the police action?
Police said they acted after the incident was reported and used a video circulated on social media to identify those allegedly involved.
Q. Has a first information report been registered?
The available report said preparations were being made to register a first information report.
Q. What did the City Superintendent of Police say?
City Superintendent of Police Deepak Singh said legal action was being taken.
