Key Takeaways
- A security team was denied access to the Electrical Engineering Department at Punjab University.
- The department’s director, Dr Kamran Abid, allegedly blocked the investigation and installed coops on the roof and lawn.
- Vice Chancellor ordered a university security team to investigate the matter.
A security team from Punjab University was denied access to the Electrical Engineering Department after reports emerged that chickens were being kept on the premises. According to sources, Director Dr Kamran Abid refused to allow the investigation team to review the building and reportedly locked the main entrance while posting security guards outside.
The reports stated that chickens had been installed in coops on the roof and lawn of the department, with government staff assigned to care for them. The department allegedly spent around Rs500,000 on fencing for the birds, which blocked students’ access to the main library. These developments have drawn attention due to Dr Abid’s candidacy for vice-chancellor positions at other universities.
Sources claim that Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali had ordered a university security team to investigate the matter. The reports also mentioned that Dr Kamran Abid has previously served time in a NAB case, adding further scrutiny to his actions and decisions within the department.
The incident highlights the tension between administrative oversight and academic freedom at Punjab University. While the director’s actions have raised questions about the use of university resources, they also underscore the importance of transparency and accountability in higher education institutions.
Dr Kamran Abid is reportedly a candidate for vice-chancellor positions at the University of Sargodha and Sahiwal, making his conduct particularly noteworthy. His previous involvement with NAB adds another layer of complexity to the situation, as it brings into question his suitability for leadership roles in academia.
The matter has drawn significant attention from both students and faculty members who are concerned about the misuse of university facilities. The investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be closely monitored by the academic community.
