The provincial government's response to the scandal was multifaceted. While the government had constituted a committee to investigate charges of corruption, sale of jobs, and violent incidents involving firearms against the university administration, questions remained about whether these inquiries would yield meaningful change.
The legal proceedings took a dramatic turn on May 7, 2020, when the interim bail of Prof. Hafiz Salahuddin was canceled in Dera Ismail Khan, leading to his arrest. The accused was taken to the Cantt Police Station after his arrest. The case's significance extended beyond a single professor; it exposed the urgent need for systematic reforms in handling harassment cases in academic institutions across Pakistan. The provincial government's response to the scandal was
Reports indicated a decades-long pattern of sexual harassment. Students alleged he threatened to fail them or discard their research papers if they did not comply with his demands. 2. Immediate Institutional Response Hafiz Salahuddin was canceled in Dera Ismail Khan,
While the university has since appointed new leadership—including , who has focused on peace-building and critical thinking—the legacy of the 2020 scandal continues to serve as a cautionary tale for higher education in the region. any internal dispute
(also referred to in some reports as Maulana Salahuddin), who served as the Dean of Arts and Head of the Islamic Studies Department The Scandal and Video Evidence Sting Operation
Gomal University is a central hub for higher education in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Because of its size and influence, any internal dispute, inquiry, or allegation involving senior faculty members naturally draws immense public scrutiny.