International hostel room to PUCSC president Sohal sparks row

Panjab University’s International Hostel, meant for foreign and NRI students, has allotted a room to PUCSC president Gaurav Veer Sohal without a public vacancy notice. This follows a similar controversy in March. While the university claims temporary allotments are possible, students and faculty question the lack of transparency and a formal application process, raising concerns about discretionary decisions.Panjab University’s International Hostel, meant for foreign and NRI students, has allotted a room to PUCSC president Gaurav Veer Sohal without a public vacancy notice. This follows a similar controversy in March. While the university claims temporary allotments are possible, students and faculty question the lack of transparency and a formal application process, raising concerns about discretionary decisions.