The incident occurred when the VC giving his concluding remarks when a group of students raised ‘Go back VC’ slogans, demanding his removal and a minor tussle ensued between two groups of students in the audience before the security staff stepped in, according to eyewitnesses, PTI reported.

Four of the hecklers were whisked away by the security staff and taken to the Proctor's office, before being handed over to the police.

Students' Coordination Committee, Ansab Amir, said the agitating students held a separate programme celebrating Republic Day at their dharna site, according to PTI.