Jamia Millia Islamia Refutes Assault Allegations During Hostel Protest
· India · The Hindu, Outlook India
Jamia Millia Islamia officials have denied allegations that an assistant proctor assaulted students during an ongoing protest at the Jammu and Kashmir Girls Hostel in New Delhi. The protest, now in its third day, began after students reported poor-quality food and the presence of foreign objects in mess meals. The All India Students Association (AISA) claimed that Assistant Proctor Maqsood Ahmad Malik manhandled students and intimidated them near the Dean of Students Welfare office. Conversely, university authorities accused protesters of breaking two hostel gates and manhandling members of the proctorial team on Friday night. Students are demanding a change in the mess vendor and assurances against disciplinary action.
Why it matters
The escalating conflict between student groups and university administration over basic amenities and disciplinary measures impacts the campus environment and student safety at Jamia Millia Islamia.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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