A Delhi University professor was allegedly assaulted by Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Joint Secretary Deepika Jha at Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, sparking widespread condemnation from teachers and student groups across the university.

According to the Democratic Teachers Front (DTF), Jha slapped Professor Sujit Kumar of Commerce Department, who is also the Convener of the college’s disciplinary committee, inside the Principal’s office during an argument on Wednesday.

The committee was reportedly probing an earlier incident involving ABVP members accused of attacking other students.

A purported CCTV video shared by teachers shows Jha standing up during a discussion and slapping the professor sitting beside her. A woman police officer present at the scene is seen trying to restrai

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