National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) on Friday took notice of a student’s offensive remarks against Gul Bukhari at a time when the senior columnist faced ‘abduction attempt’.
On Thursday, Opposition Leader in the Senate Sherry Rehman tweeted to NUST, saying that it should revoke the degree of a student who demanded “sexual torture” for Bukhari.
According to a statement issued by the varsity, the management has “taken notice of the remarks made by its student, Muhammad Mursaleen, and appropriate action is being taken in this regard”.
Soon after, Mursaleen – who previously attacked Bukhari in his tweet – wrote on the social networking platform, “I apologise for my remarks against Gul Bukhari, and for the anguish caused. My expression and choice of words were unacceptable.”
“I shall be counselled by NUST Centre for Counselling & Career Advisory and undergo mandatory community service so as to develop respect for women,” he added.
Bukhari, 52, was ‘abducted’ in Lahore by ‘unknown persons’ on Tuesday night. She, however, was ‘released’ after several hours following an uproar on social media after her abduction.