'It's high time that political goondaism begins to be wiped off from political scene on every level. And the call for it cannot come at a more important time than this when a professor gets murdered due to it,' read one post by a supporter, Sumit.

'I have always wanted to stand for a cause and I believe nothing can be more appropriate than this to raise your voice for. If today a teacher gets slain by these youth politicians, then what's next? Is this what Indian youth signifies - cold blooded murder?' it added.

Rachna, another supporter, said: 'It was brutal, inhuman. Being in the same fraternity (teachers) I now feel scared to be on examination duty and to check on cheating. So I appeal to the students to come forward and join hands to fight against such evils.'

An overwhelmed Himanshu replied to the posts, saying: 'Thank you friends, for showing this support. It is a dangerous trend in our system. We must protest against this political-goonda nexus and ensure that the common man is not treated like an insect.'