Lucknow University starts probe into indecent audio clip, alleged question paper leak offer

ABVP’s Lucknow University unit president Jai Srivastava publicly calls for strict provisions under state law and arrest of the accused.

Complaint filed by Controller of Examinations Vidya Nand Tripathi notes three audio recordings of an allegedly indecent conversation; mentions the pen drive and attached written complaint from the student; seeks action under strict examination integrity provisions.

Lucknow University spokesperson Prof Mukul Srivastava says the administration has initiated an investigation and will take appropriate action based on findings; the university emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy.

Vice chancellor Prof JP Saini directs the university’s Internal Complaints Committee to investigate and submit its report within 24 hours.

The nearly two-minute viral clip reportedly features a man speaking to a woman student with indecent language and references to examination papers; the recording ends with the female voice alleging repeated troubling by the caller.

Lucknow Police issues an update stating that the case will be investigated by the assistant commissioner of police, Metropolitan.

An FIR is registered at Hasanganj police station based on a complaint from the Controller of Examinations, Lucknow University, alleging the teacher lured a student to leak two examination papers and compromising examination secrecy and the student’s dignity; a pen drive of the audio recording is attached with the application.

Lucknow Police posts on X that the accused faculty member has been taken into police custody and is being questioned.

Lucknow University administration begins an inquiry into the indecent audio clip and reports that an assistant professor has been taken into police custody after three clips went viral on social media.