In a significant development, a two-member inquiry committee constituted by the Director of Colleges, Jammu & Kashmir, has submitted its report following an investigation into the alleged manhandling incident at Government Degree College (GDC) Mahanpur.
According to sources, the inquiry was initiated in response to the “slap gate” incident that occurred on February 19, 2025, and a subsequent written complaint lodged by the college staff against the Principal. Acting swiftly, the Director of Colleges, J&K, ordered a fact-finding inquiry to ascertain the truth behind the allegations.
The inquiry committee comprised Principal of GGM Science College Jammu, Prof. Ramesh Gupta, and Principal of GDC Samba, Prof. Twinkle Suri. The committee visited GDC Mahanpur on Saturday, February 22, 2025, to record statements from the staff members allegedly involved in the incident.
“The committee meticulously recorded the statements of the staff who accused the Principal of manhandling,” sources told The Hidden News. “A comprehensive report based on these testimonies was submitted to the Director of Colleges on Monday, February 24, 2025,” the sources added.
Insiders revealed that during their visit, the inquiry committee requested the presence of the Principal of GDC Mahanpur to record her version of events in front of the staff members. However, she reportedly refused to appear before the committee in that setting. Consequently, the committee met the Principal separately in her office chamber to document her statement.
The contents of the inquiry report remain undisclosed, but sources suggest it provides a detailed account of the incident, including statements from both the complainants and the accused. It is now up to the Director of Colleges, J&K, to decide on the next course of action based on the findings.
The slap gate incident has stirred significant concern within the academic community, with many calling for transparency and appropriate disciplinary measures if the allegations are substantiated. The outcome of this inquiry may set a precedent for addressing administrative misconduct in educational institutions across the region.
