Delhi Police Investigates Alleged Faculty Assault at Jamia Millia Islamia

The Delhi Police have launched an investigation into a faculty member accused of verbally and physically assaulting an employee at Jamia Millia Islamia's Polytechnic. No evidence of attempted religious conversion was found, contrary to social media allegations. The investigation is ongoing, with statements being collected.

The Delhi Police have initiated a formal investigation regarding accusations of assault by a faculty member against an employee at Jamia Millia Islamia's Polytechnic, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

The complaint, filed on Monday, involves an associate professor from the Civil Engineering department, allegedly involved in using inappropriate language and physically confronting the employee in his office on January 13.

While dismissing allegations of religious conversion, police emphasized the importance of not spreading unverified information that could harm communal peace. The investigation continues, with evidence and statements being compiled to uncover the truth.

(With inputs from agencies.)