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Crime
Delhi University Student Slaps Professor After Waiting, CCTV Captures Incident
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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A Delhi University scholar was recorded on campus CCTV waiting for a professor and then slapping him, sparking concerns over campus safety.
A Delhi University student was seen on campus CCTV waiting for a professor and then slapping him, an act that has drawn attention to campus security protocols. The incident occurred in the early afternoon in a corridor near the faculty building. The student, whose identity has not been released, reportedly approached the professor after a prolonged wait and delivered a single slap before leaving the area.
University officials have acknowledged the footage and said they are reviewing the incident with campus security. The Delhi University administration has stated that it will cooperate with law enforcement and that disciplinary action will be taken if the student is identified.
Incidents of violence on campus are increasingly rare but not unheard of, and this event has prompted students and faculty to call for clearer guidelines on conflict resolution and safety measures. The university has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment.
Police have been notified and are expected to investigate the matter. No injuries were reported, and the professor involved is said to be fine. The university will release further details once the investigation is complete.
University officials have acknowledged the footage and said they are reviewing the incident with campus security. The Delhi University administration has stated that it will cooperate with law enforcement and that disciplinary action will be taken if the student is identified.
Incidents of violence on campus are increasingly rare but not unheard of, and this event has prompted students and faculty to call for clearer guidelines on conflict resolution and safety measures. The university has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment.
Police have been notified and are expected to investigate the matter. No injuries were reported, and the professor involved is said to be fine. The university will release further details once the investigation is complete.