The ongoing protest by the students of Jamia Milia Islamia University ended on Thursday following a meeting with the administration, officials of the university said.
“The ongoing protest and dharna by the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Jamia Milia Islamia at the Administrative Block of the university ended following a meeting of students with the Vice-Chancellor [officiating] Professor Shahid Ashraf and other senior officials. The matter has been amicably resolved,” the university said in a statement.
Students had been protesting on the campus for the last 15 days, against Hafeez Ahmad, head of the department of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Allegations of sexual harassment was brought against Mr. Ahmad.
The university on Thursday said, “Students reiterated their demand of suspension of Mr. Ahmad. It has been made clear to the students that within the existing framework of rules and procedures, the suspension at this stage is not feasible as statutory enquiry is in progress.”
“Mr. Ahmad will abstain from participating in any activity of the department till the enquiry by the Internal Complaints Committee and the Fact Finding Committee is completed. The inclusion of external members in the Fact Finding Committee has also been agreed in principle,” the statement said.
Officials also said that students were assured that “no legal or administrative action will be taken against them if the protest was withdrawn and classes were resumed”.
