Oshodeep, be careful while posting your friend's real name and every other details in sensitive issue like this in an open forum. I am wondering why watchdog was insisting to get specific details and has not replied after getting those detail from you. Have you notice that? Insisted of helping your friend, you might be inadvertently jeopardizing his already weakened status. Another point, the topic of the thread is so ‘strong’, catches everyone sight and gives kind of wrong/bad impression. Try to make relatively soft headings. These are my personal suggestions, please don’t take it otherwise. I think your friend will be able to get into regular status if you/he carefully talk(s) to you international advisor. It should not be a big hassle for them. I have seen couple of students due to their economic hardships or any other legitimate reasons getting re-installed into the regular status without much problem. But, it is always good to be careful that one does not get into this type of circumstances. Good Luck.