Department Chairman BZU Multan Suspended after serious allegations were made against him by Female Professor!
In a new twist, Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) Multan has suspended the Chairman of its Department of Forestry and Range Management after serious allegations were made against him. A female assistant professor leveled grave charges of rape, physical beating, and harassment against the senior faculty member. The charges sent shockwaves in academic and professional communities, evoking serious concerns regarding security and accountability in higher education institutions.
The Complaint and Investigation
The lady professor filed a complaint at the DHA Police Station, Multan, on September 25. On signing her statement, she disclosed that the traumatic experience took place within the chairman’s office — a room historically expected to represent professionalism, mentorship, and confidence.
Following the complaint, the university administration issued a notification confirming the suspension of the chairman pending investigation. The notification emphasized that the matter was being thoroughly examined and that appropriate disciplinary and legal measures would follow the outcome of the inquiry.
Shockwaves in the Academic Community
The news has had a ripple effect in BZU and elsewhere. Universities are commonly regarded as intellectual safe spaces, but an incident like this brought to the fore the question of institutional responsibility when it comes to the security of staff and students.
Most teachers and students have stood in solidarity with the victim, at the same time calling for openness and firm action to ensure that justice is served. Social media has reinforced the debate, with demands for more stringent anti-harassment structures and robust complaint procedures in universities.
The Culture of Silence in Academia
Incidents of harassment and abuse of power in the workplace in educational institutions tend to be kept under wraps by silence, intimidation, and organizational coercion. Victims fear for their career, reputation, and safety and thus many are discouraged from coming forward.
The act of bravery shown by the assistant professor in filing the complaint marks an important milestone. It sends a strong message that there can be no silence in the face of exploitation and that institutions will have to put protection above prestige.
Legal and Administrative Path Ahead
With the suspension already operational, the case is now at the mercy of law enforcement agencies and the university’s internal inquiry committee. The twin process — criminal investigation and academic accountability — will decide the fate of the accused and determine if systemic reforms are needed in BZU.
Witnesses emphasize the need for an unbiased and open inquiry, unencumbered by internal politics or unwarranted pressures. The decision of this case could not only affect the reputation of BZU but also set a standard for how other universities in Pakistan respond to such serious charges.
Why This Case Matters
This event is not a mere complaint — it is a call to action. It calls upon universities to reexamine their policies, develop safer environments, and urge victims to be heard without intimidation.
This event takes place in a nation where legislation against workplace harassment is readily available but not necessarily enforced, so this case could be the turning point to instill accountability within academia at its topmost levels.
The suspension of the BZU Forestry and Range Management chairman is the start of a moral and legal fight for justice. For the victim, it is an act of bravery towards regaining dignity and security. For the university, it is a challenge to its commitment to fairness, transparency, and institutional integrity.
The case highlights the imperative need for tough anti-harassment policies in institutions of learning, so that nobody holding a position of authority has the license to abuse power without accountability.
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