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Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma booked over ‘Chambal ke Dakku,' song about violence, at PU event that saw murder
Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma finds himself at the centre of a police investigation months after the Panjab University campus saw a murder the night he performed there. Masoom Sharma has been linked to several of the songs banned by the Haryana government. (X ) Sharma, who was one of the artistes on stage at the March 28 event, has been booked for allegedly violating performance guidelines and singing a song that, authorities say, may have fueled a violent altercation which led to a student's death. The performance, which was held on March 28 at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Sector 25, received the administration's permission with a clear mandate: no content promoting violence, drug use, liquor, or gangster culture. Also Read | Haryana: Sirsa woman axed to death over land dispute Sharma allegedly performed 'Chambal ke Dakku' (Dacoits of Chambal), a track now under the scanner for its aggressive themes and glorification of outlaws. On the same night, a student named Aditya Thakur was killed on the university campus, reportedly after he raised concerns about the influence of such content on the audience. It was reported that Thakur, a second-year PU student, was allegedly beaten to death during the event by individuals from outside the campus. Three other students were injured in the brawl. Also Read | Haryana: CMOs of 5 districts with worst sex ratio to lose powers While the connection between the performance and the fatal incident is under investigation, the crime has reignited debate over the growing influence of provocative music on youth behaviour, especially in light of the Haryana government's earlier ban on over 30 songs deemed to promote anti-social conduct. Masoom Sharma, a dominant name in the regional music scene, has been linked to several of these tracks. Also Read | CRPF jawan shot dead days after brawl with 3 kanwariyas in Haryana His response, if any, was not reported so far. As far as the investigation goes, four people were arrested by the police in connection with the attack. (with ANI inputs)
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Song celebrating violence: Singer Masoom Sharma booked
Chandigarh: The police have registered a case against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma for allegedly performing a banned song that glorifies violence during a live concert held at Panjab University (PU) on March 28. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to a complaint filed by ASI Surinder Singh at Sector 11 police station, Sharma violated the conditions of his performance permit. The singer had received permission from the deputy commissioner (DC), UT, to perform at the event on the assurance that he would refrain from singing songs promoting violence, gun culture, or drug use. However, ASI Singh alleged that Sharma performed a banned song glorifying violence during the concert. As a result, the police have booked Masoom Sharma under Section 223 of the BNS, which pertains to disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant. Also, in a tragic incident, Aditya Thakur, a second-year computer science student at UIET, was stabbed to death during the concert by individuals from outside the campus. Three other students were also injured in the assault. Following the incident, the police arrested four individuals in connection with the attack.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PU's tech institute to get 3,000 sq ft lab
Chandigarh: University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), PU, will soon have a 3,000 sq ft AICTE-funded IDEA Lab on campus, aimed at boosting innovation and entrepreneurship among students. The IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) Lab will provide access to rapid prototyping tools, including 3D printers, CNC machines, IoT kits, laser cutters, and more. It will also support the implementation of AI, robotics, and virtual reality projects. This initiative aligns with national efforts to integrate experiential learning and interdisciplinary research in technical education. The lab will also host workshops and training sessions for students and faculty. It aims to promote a culture of hands-on innovation and is designed to serve students across various engineering streams.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
PU student's death on campus: Lapses on part of both university & students' council, finds SDM probe
Two months after a 21-year-old Panjab University (PU) student was stabbed to death during a concert on campus, sub-divisional magistrate (central) Naveen Kumar, in his inquiry report, stated that there were lapses on the part of the varsity authorities as well as the student council. The report stated that the university administration came under pressure from the student council after two earlier concerts were cancelled. Further, they failed to do proper groundwork and anticipated a crowd of only 4,000, while on the day of the concert, around 10,000 people turned up. The security arrangements were grossly inadequate. Though private security was deployed, it was minimal and layered security was poorly implemented. The authorities had also requested a reduced police presence, it was stated. This went against them when students started getting agitated over the delay in the singer's performance. The student council was also criticised for failing to gauge the scale and seriousness of the event. They did not consult experts and organised the concert with a limited budget. However, such events require substantial logistical support and infrastructure, which was lacking. On March 28, 21-year-old Aditya Thakur, a second-year computer science student at University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET), was stabbed to death during a concert by Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma. The event was organised by the campus student council at UIET in Sector 25. According to the FIR registered at the Sector-11 police station, Arjun Dalal, a 19-year-old student and resident of Sector 20, was in the audience with his friends Aditya, Abhay, and Aniruddha. As they were leaving the venue, an argument broke out between Aditya and a group of five to six unidentified youths. The altercation escalated when the group allegedly threatened Aditya and his friends. Dalal told the police the group had threatened to kill them. The case was cracked within two days with the arrest of four students. After the tragedy, the varsity took a slew of measures to ensure students' safety. PU had carried out its own inquiry into the matter and the dean students' welfare was asked to step down during this, but later given a clean chit. To bolster security, PU has hired a former superintendent of police (SP) rank PPS officer Tejinder Singh Sandhu in an advisory role for campus security. Professor Dinesh Kumar of the department of laws has been appointed faculty supervisor of the security department. PU has also advertised 54 new posts in the security department, the first major recruitment in a decade. PU is also introducing measures to restrict entry of outsiders into campus. The varsity has also decided to ban Holi celebrations at the Students Centre. It has also decided to completely do away with star nights on campus.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
From blueprint to buzz: PU's Sec-25 campus to get 4-storeyed student centre
1 2 Chandigarh: After years of student demand and over two years since its initial approval by Panjab University's budget estimate committee, the long-pending Student Activity Centre for the Sector-25 campus is finally moving from plans to execution. With the Chandigarh administration granting formal approval to the conceptual master plan for the South Campus, the university is set to begin work on the centre — envisioned as a hub for student-led activities, cultural events, and recreational engagement. The project was first formally taken up in Feb 2022 and has since been awaited by students of Sector-25, which houses departments like UIET, UIAMS, Dental Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology. With over 5,000 students and hostels for both domestic and international students, the campus lacked a student-dedicated facility akin to the iconic Sector-14 Student Centre. Now, a four-storeyed round structure will come up opposite Girls Hostel No. 8, echoing the original centre's circular layout but redesigned with a contemporary, student-focused vision. It will house reading room, club rooms, seminar space, multipurpose galleries, a gym, and a modest cafe. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "This will be a dedicated space for student expression, learning, and community life," said a senior official from the PU architect office. "The structure draws inspiration from the original Student Centre but is adapted to today's campus realities. The priority here is not food stalls or retail, but activity, engagement, and student-led programming." Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig welcomed the approval, calling it a major step forward. "The conceptual Master Plan has been developed with a student-centric focus. Sector-25 has immense potential to support emerging and interdisciplinary fields, and this expansion is a timely boost. Both campuses will now complement each other in vision and infrastructure," she said. The new Student Activity Centre (official name) will be set within a planned residential and academic ecosystem. Unlike the heavily commercial surroundings of Sector-14, only a few convenience stores are proposed near the new centre, keeping in mind the adjacent residential zone, which includes three girls' hostels, one boys' hostel, and an international hostel. The Master Plan outlines nine new academic blocks in addition to the twelve existing ones, a multilevel basement parking facility near the UIET Gate with space for 700 vehicles, a new Library-cum-Reading Hall, and the long-delayed multipurpose auditorium. The auditorium, which began construction in 2009, remains incomplete. A new tender issued on May 8 for road work and civil finishing has revived hopes for its eventual commissioning, though the original March 2025 target has quietly slipped. Teachers' residences are also part of the upgrade. "Judicious land utilisation has been a top priority," the Architect Office official added. "Academic blocks are proposed up to four storeys, while residential buildings — including new staff housing — have been proposed up to seven storeys to optimise space within the campus layout." With the approval now in place, university officials say groundwork will begin in phases, including with the most awaited — and most visible — of the projects: a centre for students that's been long overdue. South Campus Master Plan: Key Highlights Student Activity Centre: Four-storeyed round building with seminar hall, clubs, gym, reading room, galleries, and a small café. Multipurpose Auditorium: 2,200-seat facility under construction since 2009; fresh tender issued May 2025. Library-cum-Reading Hall: New academic library to support Sector-25 departments. Multilevel Parking: Basement facility near UIET Gate, capacity of 700 vehicles. Academic Blocks: Nine new buildings proposed, in addition to existing twelve. Hostel Infrastructure: Four girls' hostels, two boys' hostels (one new), and an international hostel. Staff Housing: New residential towers proposed up to seven storeys.
