HARIPUR: Employees of the University of Haripur continued their protest for the fifth consecutive day on Friday.About 70 employees, including teachers and administrative staff, went on a token strike on Wednesday against the alleged violation of Universities Act. They held negotiations twice with the vice-chancellor but the talks failed. The teachers boycott duties for a token period of two hours daily. However, from Friday they went on complete strike and vowed to continue it till acceptance of demands.
The protesters gathered outside the administration block of the university and later took round of different departments, chanting slogans in favour of their demands. Earlier, the representatives of the protesters held talks with VC Dr Nasir Ali Khan.
They demanded promotion of over 70 employees and inquiry into illegal appointments of those who had failed the test conducted by the National Testing Service for the jobs. The protesters claimed the recent appointments were made in violation of the Universities Act. Meanwhile, the VC denied having committed any wrongdoing and accused some employees of inciting others to protest.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
