KGMU Forms Disciplinary Committee to Probe Religious Conversion Case
King George's Medical University to set up a Disciplinary Action Committee to probe an STF report on alleged religious conversions.
King George's Medical University (KGMU) has moved to establish a Disciplinary Action Committee to scrutinize a Special Task Force (STF) report regarding an alleged religious conversion case. The decision follows a high-level meeting of the university's Working Council held on Friday, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Soniya Nityanand.
The STF Report and Council Deliberations
The core of the discussion centered on a report submitted by the state government on October 30, 2026. During the session, the Registrar provided a detailed, point-by-point presentation of the STF's findings to the Working Council.
However, the proceedings were not without contention. Several teachers and staff members submitted representations challenging the report. These individuals alleged that their names had been incorrectly linked to the observations made by the STF, claiming they were wrongly implicated in the findings.
Addressing Objections
In response to these grievances, the Working Council decided to forward the representations to the respective departmental committees for a thorough examination. The council emphasized that all facts and objections would be carefully weighed, and any subsequent actions would be strictly aligned with applicable rules and university regulations.
Composition of the Disciplinary Action Committee
Following extensive deliberations on the KGMU Act and university protocols, the council unanimously agreed to constitute a Disciplinary Action Committee under Section 11-11. The committee is designed to be a balanced body, consisting of:
- The Vice-Chancellor
- The Registrar
- Two senior serving teachers nominated from within the university.
- Two senior administrative officers serving as independent members, with a preference for retired senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers.
Ensuring a Fair Investigation
The primary mandate of this newly formed committee will be to conduct a deep dive into the STF report, reviewing all relevant records and facts in detail. The KGMU administration has issued an assurance that the process will be fair and transparent, maintaining that no further action will be taken without a rules-based investigation.