Drunken outburst lands Sindh University Vice-Chancellor Azhar Shah in Hot Water

2026-02-12 - 12:56

ISLAMABAD – Professor Azhar Shah, the campus’s pro-vice chancellor of Sindh University’s Dadu campus have been suspended after a video of him caused outrage, raising questions. The footage, quickly going viral on social media, appeared to show intoxicated individuals using abusive language, and disrupting classes. Within hours, outrage spread across the campus and online, prompting the Sindh government to step in. By the next day, Prof. Shah was suspended, and a formal inquiry was launched to uncover the full story behind the controversial behavior that shook one of the province’s largest public universities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Murtaza Ali Shah (@murtazaviews) Shah was suspended following videos circulating on social media allegedly showing him intoxicated, using abusive language, and causing chaos on campus during working hours. The viral footage sparked outrage among students, faculty, and the public, prompting the provincial government to act swiftly. Universities and Boards Department instructed vice chancellor to suspend Prof. Shah and initiate a formal inquiry under the Sindh University Act and relevant service rules. The investigation is expected to conclude within 15 days, with findings to be submitted to the universities and boards minister for decisive action. Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, confirmed the suspension, stating that the government was determined to uphold discipline and protect the credibility of public universities. Reports suggest Prof. Shah had been arriving at work in an intoxicated state, disrupting classes, and using abusive language on a regular basis, raising questions about campus governance. The accused has been relieved of his additional responsibilities as Focal Person of the Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Sindh University Campus, Dadu. Prof. Dr. Anila Naz Soomro has been appointed as the interim Focal Person to manage the campus until further notice. The fact-finding committee is expected to submit its report within three days, determining the next steps in this unfolding controversy. The matter will also be presented to university’s syndicate, its highest decision-making body, once the inquiry is complete. Meanwhile, social media continues to buzz with criticism and debates over Prof. Shah’s conduct. Officials emphasized that suspension is a temporary administrative measure and does not indicate guilt, with any further disciplinary action contingent on the inquiry’s outcome. Pro VC of Sindh University’s Dadu campus suspended after viral drunk video