New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The University of Delhi has suspended Professor Rasal Singh, Principal of Ramanujan College, after a faculty member lodged a complaint of harassment and hostile behaviour against him, officials confirmed on Monday.

The suspension order, issued last week, follows a complaint filed on March 13.

The matter was reviewed by a governing body panel and a fact-finding committee before the decision to suspend Singh was taken, pending further inquiry.

In a grievance submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on September 13, Singh termed the complaint "false and retaliatory" and alleged that it was linked to a promotion case that had not been approved.

"The timing clearly indicates the retaliatory and afterthought nat...