By TCN News,
Aligarh: On the basis of the report received from District Administration and in view of the clashes between two groups of students that occurred Friday evening, the Aligarh Muslim University, including its Senior Secondary Schools, has been closed sine-die with immediate effect. AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel has issued a notice to the effect.
AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that the University has received several reports of misbehavior and group clashes in various halls of residence and outside. The decision of sine die was taken to save the life of the students and maintain peace and harmony among the University community.
“The Vice Chancellor has appealed to the students to vacate the hostels immediately. He said that special trains and buses have been arranged to facilitate the students to reach their houses safe and secured,” said Dr. Rahat Abrar, Public Relations Officer, AMU.
According to a notification of Assistant Controller (Examinations), all the examinations falling on April 30, 2011 have been postponed. Further date will be announced later.
AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis assured the students that the University will be reopened within a short time and all examinations will be rescheduled. He said that it will be ensured that no academic loss of the students takes place, added Dr Abrar.
Prof. Azis appealed to the University community to cooperate with the University administration to diffuse the situation and to maintain the peace and harmony in the campus.