Shimla, Oct. 5 -- In an unprecedented development at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, officiating vice-chancellor HS Baweja locked himself inside his office and summoned police protection on Monday, citing security fears during a confrontation with protesting faculty members.

The high-voltage drama unfolded when five faculty members sought an audience with Baweja to enquire about administrative notices served to four of them. When security guards blocked their entry on the V-C's instructions, a heated exchange broke out, prompting Baweja to contact chief secretary KK Pant, director general of police Ashok Tiwari, and Solan superintendent of police T Sai Dattatreyavarma to report an imminent threat. Police pers...