IU forms probe body over attack on teacher

ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, Dec 13 (UNB): The authorities of Islamic University (IU) formed on Thursday a three- member probe body, headed by Prof M Mahbubul Arefin of Tourism and Hospitality Management Department, to investigate the attack on its Islamic History and Culture Department Prof M Emtaz Hossain.

IU acting registrar SM Abdul Latif said university vice-chancellor Prof M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari formed the probe body.

The university authorities asked the body to submit its reports as early as possible, he added.

On Wednesday, Manjar-E-Alam Miru, a deputy director of IU state section, assaulted the teacher over their previous enmity, leaving him injured.

A case was filed against the official with IU Police Station.