Lahore’s Government College Launches Probe into Teacher Harassment Allegations

LAHORE: Government College Lahore has formed a committee to investigate serious allegations of harassment and blackmail against a faculty member following a physical altercation involving two women during a conference on November 7.

The incident occurred during a tea break at the Thaap Conference, where witnesses reported that two women confronted an assistant professor of English, physically assaulting him while a third woman recorded the incident on her mobile phone. The video subsequently went viral on social media platforms.

Witnesses described the scene, noting that despite attempts by nearby attendees to intervene, the assault continued. The women reportedly accused the teacher of previous misconduct and demanded the return of Rs3.5 million, which they claimed he had received from a student. They contested claims circulating online that one of the women was the mother of the alleged victim, emphasizing that the teacher had previously been cleared of harassment allegations in an earlier inquiry.

The formation of the investigation committee underscores the institution’s commitment to addressing such serious allegations and maintaining a safe educational environment. As the inquiry progresses, it may have broader implications for faculty conduct and institutional policies regarding harassment and accountability in educational settings.