The college was shut down after student wings of two political parties. PHOTO: FILE
Government College Peshawar remained closed on Tuesday in the wake of a scuffle that broke out between two student groups on Monday. It will reopen today (Wednesday).
The college was shut down after student wings of two political parties brawled over a dispute which also resulted in the registration of FIRs against activists of both sides.
Government College Peshawar Principal Dr Alamzeb refuted media reports which claimed the fight was about irregularities in the admission process. He maintained the college administration had never violated merit during admissions and the scuffle between the student wings was over a dispute regarding another issue.
“These are allegations against the college. How can the administration be blamed for admitting students against merit when the college is not even enrolling new candidates,” said Alamzeb.
The principal, however, did appeal to the provincial government to provide enhanced security at the college so that such incidents are prevented in the future. One student was injured in Monday’s clash.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 18th, 2013.
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