Peradeniya University Agriculture Faculty Senior lecturer Dr. Gamini Hitisekera was appointed the Peradeniya University new proctor replacing Veterinary Faculty Prof. Asoka Dangolla, who held the post for the past several years. The appointment was made on December 11 by Vice Chancellor Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake.
The Vice Chancellor said several students had complained that some of their colleagues had suffered physical and mental agony after being singled out as those responsible for ragging at an anti-ragging workshop held by the previous proctor at the Veterinary Faculty and three students were even admitted to the Peradeniya hospital.
A new proctor was appointed to ensure an impartial investigation into the allegations made by both parties.