Manipur University Vice Chancellor Prof A P Pandey has been placed under suspension till the completion of the enquiry against him, officials said here Tuesday.
Pandey has been placed under suspension by the president, in his capacity as the visitor of the university, they said.
Manipur University is a Central University.
The order issued by the Ministry of HRD Monday said, "Taking into account the volatile law and order situation in the campus, Pandey has been placed under suspension till the completion of the enquiry and action to be taken thereon in the interest of justice for free and fair enquiry or till further order."
The suspension order signed by deputy secretary of the Higher Education department of HRD Ministry said "The Manipur government had informed that the agitation against Pandey has led to serious law and order problem and administrative crises in the state."
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