Hyderabad, August 10: Two professors of Osmania University resigned today allegedly due to pressure from a student organisation which claimed they found ganja from the professors at the University College of Science here.
Profs A P Shiv Kumar and T Shirish Chandra of Geology Department submitted their resignations and the matter has been brought to the notice of Vice-Chancellor T Tirupati Rao, University College of Science Principal Janardhan Reddy told PTI.
Around 100 ABVP activists barged into the chambers of the professors at the college premises this afternoon and reportedly found some ganja after which they gheraoed the professors demanding immediate action against them.
Following allegations, Principal Reddy inquired about the incident and assured appropriate action into the matter and resolving the issue within 24 hours.
He said they have constituted a committee to look into the issue including the allegations of the student body and based on its report the future course of action will be initiated.
Meanwhile, both the professors refuted the allegation and termed it false.
“I never smoke. It is not ganja but cigar powder given by one of the members of a foreign delegation,” Shiv Kumar said.
Osmania Police said no case has been registered in this regard as there was no complaint.
—Agencies