SPPU sets up panel to investigate ‘rap song’ case
Savitribai Phule Pune University in India has formed a committee to investigate a "rap song" video shot on its premises, with a report expected within a month. The video featured youths in front of the university's building and auditorium, carrying a bottle of liquor, sword and pistol. Police have registered an FIR against the suspected youth after the varsity officials filed a complaint.
The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has set up a high-level committee to investigate the controversial “rap song” episode filmed at the main building of its premises. Prof Karbhari Kale, SPPU vice-chancellor, said the panel will submit its report within a month.
According to a statement issued by SPPU on Wednesday, “The controversial song was shoot on the premises of main building and other halls. Former director general of police Jayant Umranikar is heading the inquiry panel.”
The committee comprises SPPU senate members Bageshree Manthalkar; Prasenjit Fadnavis; eminent professor Captain Chandrashekhar Chitale (retired); Prof Vilas Adhav, director, Lifelong Learning and Extension Center and SPPU deputy registrar Munjaji Rasve.
Some youths had shot a rap video song in front of the university’s main building and auditorium carrying a bottle of liquor, sword and pistol. Police registered an FIR against the suspected youth after the varsity officials filed a complaint.
