Whistleblower vice-chancellor deported after midnight raid by Fiji police

Presence of Pal Ahluwalia deemed prejudicial to peace': a report by the vice-chancellor alleged widespread financial mismanagement at University of the South Pacific

Fiji police have carried out a midnight raid at the home of the vice-chancellor of the prestigious University of the South Pacific and summarily deported him on orders of the prime minister, in a move described by students as a coup" and likened by staff to gestapo tactics".

Up to 15 immigration, police and military officials forced their way into Pal Ahluwalia's home in Suva on Wednesday night, revoked his work permit and escorted the vice-chancellor and his wife, Sandra Price, to Nadi international airport. He was then forced on to a flight under military guard to Australia on Thursday.