Shillong, Nov 10: The official residence and the car of NEHU Vice Chancellor (VC) PS Shukla were damaged by unidentified persons in the wee hours on Sunday.
Police security was strengthened following the incident.
A senior police official said that after the police got information on Sunday afternoon, it was ascertained that the incident occurred after 2 am.
“Flower pots and stones were used to damage the car besides the window panes and the kitchen at the official residence or the VC who was not present during the incident”, the official said, adding that the registrar in-charge filed an FIR and a case was registered.
Security Officer of NEHU and the district magistrate are coordinating with the police to ensure law and order in the University.
Police are yet to know the whereabouts of the VC following the violent incident.
The agitating students and the teachers are demanding the removal of the VC after he failed to cancel the appointment of the registrars of the University as demanded by the staff who had questioned the manner of appointment and their efficiency.
The delay in appointment of pro-vice chancellors among others was also raised by the staff and the students.
