SAU expels Bangladeshi doctoral scholar, fines mess secretary over mess row on Shivratri
Maha Shivratri
earlier this year.
The disciplinary action follows an internal inquiry by the university's Proctorial Committee.
The Feb-26 incident involved an altercation in the university mess between two student groups after fish curry was served on the Hindu festival. According to students, members affiliated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) had earlier requested that only vegetarian food be provided on Maha Shivratri as many were observing a fast.
When fish curry appeared on the menu, ABVP members allegedly attempted to remove it from the serving counter, leading to a heated exchange and scuffle.
A woman member of the mess committee was allegedly manhandled during the incident.
The Students' Federation of India (SFI) accused ABVP members of trying to impose their dietary preferences on others and termed the incident as an attack on secular values. The ABVP, however, said the serving of non-vegetarian food on a day of fasting was "insensitive" and disrupted religious harmony.
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Police received a PCR call about the ruckus, but on arriving at the spot found order restored, and no formal complaint was filed, leaving the university to handle the matter internally.
After weeks of deliberation, the university found doctoral scholar Sudipto Das guilty of "serious misconduct" and ordered his immediate expulsion, citing repeated instances of indiscipline. He has been permanently barred from reapplying for any SAU programme and instructed to vacate the hostel within 24 hours.
The university noted that Das had been suspended in 2022 for similar disruptive behaviour. The punishment was later reduced to a penalty of Rs 500 "with a warning that any recurrence of such an act will be viewed strictly".
Mess secretary Yashada Sawant, while not directly involved in the incident, was held responsible for failing to maintain order in the mess and fined Rs 5,000.
The official order, issued on July 15, stated that the disciplinary action was taken with the approval of the competent authority.
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