The Gujarat University financial misappropriation case has taken a significant turn with the arrest of Kamaljeet Lakhtriya, a former university advisor. The alleged scam, amounting to ₹1.15 crore, is under intense investigation by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch.  

As part of the inquiry, statements from seven members of the advisory committee have been recorded. Additionally, two knowledge partners associated with the university have been questioned. The Crime Branch has issued notices to 19 individuals, of whom statements from 9 are currently being recorded.  

During the investigation, authorities uncovered seven bank accounts linked to Lakhtriya. Out of the ₹1.15 crore misappropriated, ₹67 lakh has reportedly been refunded to the university by him.  

The case has expanded to include suspected scrutiny of transactions authorised by former Vice-Chancellor Himanshu Pandya, the university registrar, and advisory committee members, whose signatures facilitated the transactions. The bank statements are under analysis, and the involvement of other individuals is being probed.  

As the remand period for the primary accused, Kamaljeet Lakhtriya, concludes today, he is set to be presented in court. The Crime Branch is expected to seek an extension of his remand to further investigate the case from multiple angles.  

This financial scam has raised serious concerns over administrative practices within Gujarat University, with authorities determined to uncover the full extent of the misappropriation and hold all culprits accountable.

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