A visiting lecturer at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) has been arrested following allegations of attempted sexual harassment and bribery, according to a complaint filed by a female student from the IT department.

The FIR, registered at Baghdadul Jadeed Police Station, states that the accused, Ahmed Mahmood, called the student to his residence under the pretence of helping her improve her English paper marks from 40 to 85.

He allegedly attempted to harass her at his home and demanded Rs50,000. The student raised an alarm, prompting the lecturer to flee through the back door.

The incident was first reported to the Chairperson of IUB’s anti-harassment committee, who then escalated the matter to Vice Chancellor Professor Kamran.

The university responded by terminating the lecturer's contract and barring him from entering the campus.

"The university will fully cooperate with the police in the investigation," said the vice chancellor.

The accused has been taken into custody, and police have initiated a formal investigation.