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South Asian University Expels Scholar, Fines Mess Secretary Over Shivratri Clash

The university’s proctorial committee imposed a ₹5,000 penalty on the mess secretary following its inquiry into a Shivratri dining clash.

Overview

  • Bangladeshi doctoral candidate Sudipto Das was expelled for serious misconduct and permanently disqualified from future SAU programmes.
  • Das was ordered to vacate his campus accommodation within 24 hours as part of the expulsion directive.
  • Mess secretary Yashada Sawant received a ₹5,000 fine for failing to maintain order during the non-vegetarian food service on Maha Shivratri.
  • The February 26 incident involved rival student factions SFI and ABVP disputing the serving of non-vegetarian food on a major fasting day.
  • Delhi police found no active violence on arrival and no formal complaints were filed, leaving campus authorities to resolve the matter internally.