NSUI leader Anas Khan suspended over allegations of luring female students to NRI-events; ABVP alleges human trafficking
PTC News Desk: The administration of Delhi University's Ramanujan College has suspended a student leader linked to the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) following allegations that he approached female students for NRI-sponsored events and offered them money and other benefits.
Anas Khan, the college's former vice-president, allegedly tried to recruit female students based on their looks and physical appearance, according to messages that have surfaced in the controversy. The allegations have led to demands for a detailed investigation into the proposed events, the people involved and the money arrangements behind them.
The BJP's student organisation, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), has demanded an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). It has alleged that the matter could involve organised networks linked to human trafficking and prostitution. However, these claims have not been independently verified.
ABVP has also demanded an investigation into the alleged role of NRI contacts, financial transactions and possible international links. It pointed to similar conversations that reportedly surfaced last month involving people associated with NSUI, who were allegedly arranging male participants for an event.
ABVP National General Secretary Virendra Singh Solanki questioned how NSUI handled the matter, particularly Khan's removal from the organisation. He alleged that NSUI issued a backdated letter announcing Khan's removal, while Khan's social media status suggested that he had resigned for personal reasons.
ABVP also referred to the 2018 resignation of Fairoz Khan, who was then NSUI's national president, after a woman office-bearer accused him of sexual harassment. The organisation accused Congress leaders of failing to ensure accountability within their student wing.
NSUI refutes links to the allegations
NSUI has rejected attempts to connect Khan's alleged actions with the organisation.
In a statement issued on November 10, NSUI said Khan had been suspended during the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections over alleged anti-organisational activities and indiscipline, much before the current controversy came to light.
The student organisation said Khan was no longer associated with NSUI. It also condemned any attempt to exploit female students or lure them with money and called for a fair and transparent investigation. NSUI said strict action should be taken against anyone found guilty.
Ravi Pandey, NSUI's national media in-charge, said the organisation was committed to protecting the safety, dignity and rights of women students. He added that allegations against someone who had already been suspended should not be linked to the organisation.
- PTC NEWS
