There is no official record of a new "Professor Rashid" scandal at Gomal University as of April 2026. However, the university has a history of high-profile faculty scandals involving harassment and misconduct that often resurface in online discussions.
According to reports, the professor allegedly used threats of failing students to coerce them into sexual favors. The university administration reviewed the "indecent and immoral" recordings provided by the media team. Resignation and Action:
, the then-head of the Islamic Studies Department. The confusion may stem from a different individual at the university, Rashid Rahman , or general news surrounding campus misconduct. Key Details of the 2020 Gomal University Scandal
| Claim | Status | Source | |-------|--------|--------| | Video of Professor Rashid (Gomal University) exists | Unverified / No evidence | University PR, police records | | University initiated inquiry | False | No RTI confirmation | | Police arrested professor | False | D.I. Khan police log | | Video is “new” (2024/2025) | Not proven | No timestamped original |
- Explains how to verify such claims.
- Discusses the broader context of digital rumors in Pakistani academia.
- Offers guidance on Gomal University’s official complaint mechanisms.
was accused of sexually harassing female students and threatening them with lower marks. He acknowledged his guilt after being confronted with video evidence and was subsequently arrested by the FIA's Cyber Crimes Department.
The most significant scandal involving a senior faculty member at Gomal University centered on Professor Dr. Hafiz Salahuddin