IBA under criticism for expelling student who exposed harassment on campus

IBA is under criticism for expelling a student who exposed harassment on campus!

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi expelled, Mohammad Gibrail, a student who exposed an alleged harassment incident at the campus.

According to the statement issued by the institute, the IBA’s Disciplinary Committee took action against Mohammad Gibrail for posting about the incident on social media instead of using the “right channels” to report it.

However, the decision provoked a strong reaction on social media with an outpouring of support for Gibrail who was just a few weeks behind obtaining his degree.

Activist Jibran Nasir in a tweet on Friday has shared the latest development of the case.

According to him, “Jibrael has officially filed an appeal with @EDIBAKarachi earlier today and has been given time for Tuesday. Jibrael besides appealing his expulsion has sought effective inquiry in a harassment complaint, reforms within #IBA DC/AHC & lifting of unreasonable restrictions on students.”

Amongst many social media users, a few celebrities also came forward voicing their support for Jibrael.

PPP leader and member of Sindh Assembly, Sharmila Faruqui in a tweet said: “Jibrael from Lakki marwat expelled from @ibakarachi for exposing a male staff harassing female staff. His crime was to speak against injustice & women’s rights. Disgusted & appalled by this action by #IBAKarachi.”

 

“Shame on you guys,” wrote Aiman Khan on her Instagram Story this Thursday, registering her protest.

IBA Karachi has invited protests from the public after expelling a final year student: