Avicenna Medical College Unveils Facts Behind ‘staged Protest’
The administration of the college says that the student who was expelled at the later stage was allegedly involved in gathering the students for protests following death of a student
In response to the alleged protest staged by a student who was expelled for violating discipline, Avicenna Medical College has issued a statement clarifying and shedding light on its standard of education and learning environment.
The college aimed to address what it described as “staged protests” tarnishing its image and reputation. This reaction came after students protested against what they deemed “strict discipline” causing mental stress, citing five deaths within the past couple of years.
Dr. Shandana Sheikh, Chairperson, shared the background of the student involved in the protest. The student, unnamed, was a football player and Class Representative of Class M22. However, an accident resulting in a broken leg led to fear of failure and depression.
A discipline committee meeting was convened on February 28 following a notification from the college principal on February 24, investigating the student’s reported harassment of junior female students and previous disciplinary cases.
The committee noted the student’s academic improvement post-recovery from the accident but found involvement in four disciplinary and harassment cases.
Chairman of the Discipline Committee, Prof Dr. Khalid Mehmood, revealed the student’s prior expulsion from Liaqat Medical University, Karachi, due to disciplinary issues.
Considering the incidents and the student’s condition, the committee recommended informing the parents of the proceedings and advising resumption of psychiatric treatment. The student was terminated from the college immediately.
Despite student concerns about fines and punishments, the college emphasized the importance of attending classes and becoming professional healthcare providers.
The college also revealed that the student attempted to link a student’s death to the college’s discipline regime but was subsequently absolved of charges by a University of Health Sciences body.
A student emphasized that fines keeping students focused on studies are necessary for their academic progress.
