Allegations over a purported recruitment drive seeking female Delhi University students for a concert trip to Ahmedabad have prompted a disciplinary inquiry and calls for a wider investigation, but the screenshots at the centre of the claims have not been independently verified.
According to a press release cited by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the messages allegedly offered payments ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000, along with VIP access to Diljit Dosanjh’s November 21 concert at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The purported invitation reportedly sought applicants described as “good-looking”, having a “good physique” and a “pleasing personality”.
The alleged offer was described as a two-day trip, involving a flight from Delhi on November 21 and a return the following evening. The messages reportedly mentioned VVIP access, including Presidential Gallery or Presidential Lounge passes, and stated that payment would depend on an applicant’s “profile” and “overall vibes”. They also referred to the prospective participants as an NRI investor’s “young Gen-Z crew”.
The ABVP has linked the alleged messages to Anas Khan, a third-year BA (Hons) Hindi student at Delhi University’s Ramanujan College and a former NSUI office-bearer. The organisation has alleged that the proposed recruitment involved selecting women on the basis of physical appearance and offering financial incentives to associate with NRI men under the cover of sponsored events. It has demanded a National Investigation Agency inquiry into the alleged contacts, financial transactions and any possible international links.
Ramanujan College suspended Khan until February 1, 2027, after a preliminary inquiry into a complaint alleging that he had attempted to induce female students, including freshers, to travel to Ahmedabad by offering money, gifts and other incentives. The suspension bars him from regular academic and extracurricular activities. The college has allowed him to appear for scheduled university examinations, attend pending internal assessments and submit assignments with prior permission.
The college’s suspension letter, dated November 6, reportedly said that the proctorial committee had considered the complaint, Khan’s explanation and the findings of the preliminary inquiry. It also required him to submit a written undertaking acknowledging the seriousness of the matter and warning that any further incident could lead to stronger disciplinary action, including termination, subject to due process.
NSUI has distanced itself from Khan and said it suspended him on September 12 over alleged anti-organisational activity and indiscipline during the Delhi University Students’ Union election period. The organisation has also condemned the alleged conduct. The ABVP, meanwhile, has questioned differing accounts about Khan’s association with NSUI, including claims concerning a removal letter and Khan’s stated resignation.
The student organisation has referred to similar chats that allegedly surfaced the previous month involving individuals associated with NSUI and the recruitment of boys for an event. Those claims, like the current allegations, have not been independently established in the material reviewed.
The authenticity, context and intended purpose of the circulating screenshots remain unresolved. The identities and roles of the alleged NRI contacts have also not been independently confirmed, and Khan could not be contacted for a response. Further publication of verified findings by the college, university, police or another competent authority will be necessary to establish whether the alleged recruitment took place and whether any criminal offence was involved.
