Syndicate panel in Calicut University to probe caste discrimination; Professor forced into leave

KOZHIKODE: A syndicate panel has been assigned to probe the caste discrimination faced by students of the Botany Department at the Calicut University. The vice-chancellor also directed the professor facing allegation to take leave.

The panel headed by Dr. Shamsad Hussain will probe the complaint of the students. The Malayalam HOD who is facing a similar allegation has been directed to enter leave.

The University campus witnessed massive protest by the SFI.