New Delhi: Ramanujan College of Delhi University has suspended Anas Khan, an office-bearer of its National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) unit, until February 1, 2027, following allegations that he tried to persuade female students to travel to Ahmedabad for a Diljit Dosanjh concert by offering them money, gifts and other incentives.

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In a suspension order dated November 6, the college said its Proctorial Committee had examined the complaint against Khan, his explanation and the findings of a preliminary inquiry before recommending disciplinary action.

“You are hereby suspended from the College with immediate effect up to 01 February 2027,” the letter stated.

During the suspension, Khan has been barred from taking part in regular academic and extracurricular activities. However, as he is a third-year student, the college has allowed him to appear for scheduled university examinations.

The order also requires Khan to submit a written undertaking acknowledging the seriousness of the incident and assuring the college that he will not repeat any such misconduct or act of indiscipline.

The allegations came to light after screenshots of purported WhatsApp conversations circulated on social media. The messages allegedly invited female students from the Delhi-NCR region to attend the Diljit Dosanjh concert in Ahmedabad on November 21.

According to the circulated screenshots, the offers included travel arrangements, VIP access — including passes to the presidential gallery or lounge — and payments ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000, depending on the students’ profiles.

One of the messages reportedly said that young members of an NRI investor’s group would also be travelling to Ahmedabad for the concert. The alleged criteria for the women included being “good-looking”, having a presentable appearance and possessing excellent communication skills.

The messages prompted concern among students, with some questioning the nature of the invitation and describing it as potentially exploitative.

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Delhi, on Tuesday called for a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation into the allegations, and demanded strict legal action if they are established.

In a press statement, the student organisation alleged that female freshers, including students aged 17-18, had been approached with offers of concert tickets, travel facilities and money in exchange for spending time with certain men.

ABVP Delhi State Secretary Sarthak Sharma said women’s safety should not be reduced to political posturing and called on student organisations to ensure accountability.

“The purpose of student politics should be to ensure a safe, respectful and fear-free environment for every student, particularly female students, across educational campuses,” Sharma said.

He added that any attempt to exploit female students through financial inducements was unacceptable.

ABVP also cited the sexual harassment allegations against Firoz Khan, the then NSUI national president, in 2018, and questioned the accountability mechanisms within the Congress-affiliated student organisation.

Anas Khan was listed as the vice-president of the Ramanujan College NSUI unit in an appointment letter issued by the organisation on August 28.

The allegations against Anas Khan have not been independently established.