Delhi University Professor Slapped by Student Union Leader: Full Incident Report & University Response
Delhi University Professor Slapped by Student Leader: Incident, Reactions & Inquiry Delhi University Professor Slapped by Student Leader: Incident, Reactions & Inquiry Table of Contents The Incident Student Union Leader’s Statement Faculty and Campus Reaction University Inquiry and Actions Broader Impact and Discussions The Incident On October 16, 2025, an alarming incident occurred at Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Delhi University, when Professor Sujit Kumar, convener of the disciplinary committee, was slapped by Deepika Jha, the Joint Secretary of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) and an ABVP leader. The assault took place in the principal’s office during a tense meeting and in front of police officers. CCTV footage and mobile videos captured the event, which went viral, drawing widespread attention and outrage nationwide. Professor Kumar described that the a...