RAHIM YAR KHAN: A probe committee set up by the Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT) has concluded that allegations levelled against a faculty member through anonymoussocialmediaaccounts could not be substantiated and submitted its findings and recommendations to the university administration on Thursday.
The committee carried out a ‘thorough and transparent’ inquiry that included taking into custody the mobile phone and laptop used by the faculty member, compiling details of all SIM cards registered in his name and gaining access to his email and WhatsApp records.Investigators also interviewed students from all the classes he currently teaches, as well as those working with him on finalyear projects.
‘To protect student privacy, the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) also assisted in conducting confidential surveys.
Notably, not a single student came forward with a complaint corroborating the accusations.
The faculty member was also given the opportunity to record his position in writing. He told the committee that he has been serving as lecturer since 2016 and is among its earliest instructors.
As soon as he became aware of the social-media posts on Sunday, Sept 20, he lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).