Farhat Dev is a first-year BBA student at Lovely Professional University (LPU). He is also a social media influencer known for poetry and rap. He comes from Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. His name is now at the center of an investigation into violence and vandalism that broke out on the LPU campus.
Dev has denied any role in the violence. Speaking to NDTV, he said he was attacked and is not responsible for what happened.
What Are the Allegations Against Farhat Dev?
Fellow students have accused Dev of playing a role in escalating the protests on campus. They also claim he was present when the Directorate of Student Welfare (DSW) office and the trophy area were allegedly vandalised.
These allegations surfaced in a video posted on social media by another student. The university is currently investigating the violence and vandalism that erupted on its campus.
What Does Farhat Dev Say?
Dev has strongly denied the allegations. In his conversation with NDTV, he said he is being targeted.
"I am not guilty. I was attacked. I am not responsible for the attack." — Farhat Dev, to NDTV
Dev said he takes responsibility for his actions, but he is not responsible for the attack. He maintains that he was a victim of the violence, not a participant in it.
The investigation into the campus vandalism is ongoing. The university has not yet announced any findings or disciplinary action related to the incident.
Our Take: Why This Story Matters
In our view, this case raises important questions about how quickly students can become targets of blame during campus unrest. Dev is a first-year student and a social media influencer. His public profile may have made him an easy name to point to when the university started looking for who was responsible.
To put it plainly, allegations posted on social media are not the same as proven facts. The university investigation is still underway. Until it reaches a conclusion, Dev deserves the same presumption of innocence as anyone else.
At the same time, the vandalism at the DSW office and trophy area is a serious matter. If students damaged university property, there should be accountability. But that accountability must come through a fair process, not through viral videos and public accusations.
For readers, the key takeaway is simple: wait for the investigation to conclude before forming a final opinion. A student's future should not be decided by a social media post.
Sources & References
- Original news report based on NDTV interview with Farhat Dev
