The Civil Lines Police Station in Ajmer took a serious step late on Sunday night by registering a formal First Information Report (FIR) against the proprietor of a private college located in Tonk district. The case stems from allegations that the college owner repeatedly threatened the Vice Chancellor of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU), Professor Suresh Kumar Agarwal, to coerce him into approving a new subject for teaching at his institution.
Chronology of Threats and Harassment
According to the official complaint lodged with the police, the incident began when the owner of the private college based in Niwai, Tonk district, directly contacted Vice Chancellor Agarwal. The caller sought a formal recommendation to introduce a specific subject into his college's curriculum. Professor Agarwal, however, declined the request, stating that all university processes must adhere to established norms. This refusal reportedly triggered a wave of threats from the college owner.
When the Vice Chancellor stopped answering the persistent calls, the accused escalated the harassment by sending a series of messages. The police report indicates that the communication quickly turned abusive, with the college owner using indecent language and issuing criminal threats against the senior academician.
University Stands Firm, Police Launch Probe
The complaint was formally filed by Deputy Registrar of MDSU, Kailash Chand Sharma. Following the complaint, the Civil Lines Police Station acted promptly. Assistant Sub-Inspector Bheem Singh confirmed that the FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to the use of indecent language, intentional insult, and criminal intimidation. A thorough investigation into the matter has been initiated.
In a strong show of solidarity, the MDSU Employees Association convened on Monday to condemn the alarming incident. The association members expressed their full support for Vice Chancellor Agarwal and raised broader concerns. They demanded a comprehensive investigation into alleged discrepancies and irregularities within the operations of certain private colleges affiliated with the university.
Community Support and Broader Implications
Former President of the employees association, Dilip Sharma, publicly stated that the entire university community stands firmly behind the Vice Chancellor. This incident has sparked a conversation about the pressures faced by academic administrators and the need to protect institutional integrity from external coercion.
The case highlights the challenges in maintaining academic standards and governance. The police investigation is now ongoing, and further developments are awaited as authorities look into the serious allegations made against the private college owner.
