College professor killed in students attack

Ujjain, Aug 26(UNI) A professor was killed and another seriously injured when students attacked them over postponement of students union elections at the Government Madhav College here today.

Prof Harbhajan Singh Sabharwal of the Political Science department was attacked by the students owing allegiance to ABVP when the 55-year-old professor was leaving the college gate. Prof Sabharwal, who suffered serious injuries, was taken to the government hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police sources said.

However, police control room said Prof Sabharwal was found dead in his office at the college premises.

Subsequently, another professor M L Nath was assaulted and his face blackened by the students. He was hospitalised with serious injuries, eye witnesses said.

Superintendent of Police Joydeep Prasad said students heckled Prof Sabharwal at the college gate and he fell down. He was taken to the hospital, where the doctors declared him dead. Police registered a case against unknown persons as the cause of death was not known, he said.

Police sources said ABVP workers were antagonised over postponement of the students union elections, scheduled today, allegedly at the instance of NSUI leaders.

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