VC suspended in case of death of student in University of Veterinary and Veterinary Sciences, Governor orders judicial inquiry

Thiruvananthapuram: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has suspended the university's Vice Chancellor Dr MR Sasichandran in connection with the death of a student of the University of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Sciences in Wayanad, Kerala. The Governor has said in his suspension order that the indifferent and insensitive attitude of the Vice Chancellor towards his duties behind this incident is exposed by the report of February 28. He also ordered a judicial inquiry into the student's death.

The Governor suggested an inquiry by a sitting or retired judge of the High Court or the Supreme Court. He also said that an appropriate appeal will be made to the Registrar Controller of Kerala High Court in this regard.