Karnataka: An engineering college professor was ‘debarred from classes’ and an inquiry was ordered against him by the college authorities after he allegedly addressed one of his students, a Muslim, as ‘Kasab’ in class. did. The matter sparked controversy after a 45-second video, showing the student shouting at the professor for calling him a terrorist, went viral on social media.
The issue took place at the Manipal Institute of Technology in Manipal on 26 November, the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Manipal said, “The employees concerned have been suspended from classes until the investigation is over. We want everyone to know that the institute does not condone such behavior and this isolated incident is in accordance with the policy set out.” will be dealt with accordingly.” Institute of Technology said on Monday.
In the video, the student can be heard angrily saying, “Being a Muslim and facing this every day isn’t weird.” Even as the remorseful professor tries to apologize and dissuade the student by saying that he is like his son, the student refuses saying that it was not funny.
“Would you talk to your son like that? Would you call him a terrorist? How can you say that to me in front of so many people? This is a class, you’re a professional, and you’re teaching. You can’t call me that.” ,” said the student, responding to the professor’s comments.
Ajmal Kasab was a Pakistani terrorist captured during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks of 2008. He was later hanged by the Indian authorities.
(With IANS inputs)
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