Kashmiri student molested outside Jamia Millia University, students clash over security response
New Delhi: A day scholar Kashmiri student at Jamia Millia Islamia was allegedly molested outside the university premises on Sunday night, promping police action. The incident occurred near Gate No.8 of the university, where the acuused, identified as Aabid, a resident of Nuh, Haryana, and a cook employed at the J&K hostel mess, allegedly molested the student.
According to a senior police officer stated that the complainant was walking on the footpath around the campus when the accused approached her. The accused was detained shortly after the incident, and the student’s statement was officially recorded the following day. Cases pertaining to the use of criminal force with the intent to outrage a woman’s modesty have been booked under Sections 74 and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),
In an official statement the university noted, the university described the incident as “unfortunate and strongly condemnable.” And stated that immediate action had been taken. The university claimed that the accused as apprehended on Sunday night and that senior official, including the Vice- Chancellor, had been making regular rounds to ensure the safety and reassurance of students, particularly women. Additional patrol were reportedly carried out across the campus to maintain security.
All India Students’ Association (AISA) criticized the university’s handling of the incidents, alleging that it took place in full view of campus security personnel who failed to act. AISA in its statement said that the safety on campus is a basic right and not a privilege, urging the university to adopt immediate and inclusive safety measures for all students, especially women and those from marginalized communities.
The student group also called for a transparent investigation, strict legal action against the accused, and accountability for the security staff allegedly present during the assault.
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Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren passes away at 62
Ranchi, Aug 15 (PTI): Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren died on Friday, JMM national spokesperson Kunal Sarangi said.
He was 62.
Soren was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi, where he was admitted on August 2.
"State Education Minister Ramdas Soren, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi, is no more," Sarangi told PTI.
Soren's condition was critical and he was on life support, Sarangi said.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader was airlifted to the hospital in the national capital from Jamshedpur after he fell in the bathroom of his residence on August 2.
A multidisciplinary team of senior specialists was closely monitoring his condition and providing intensive medical care.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren condoled his death.
Hemant Soren, in a post on X, wrote, "Ramdas Da (brother) should not have left us like this. Last greetings to Dada..."
Ramdas Soren, born in Ghorabandha village in East Singhbhum district on January 1, 1963, began his political journey as the gram pradhan of the Ghorabanda panchayat, eventually rising to become one of the most influential ministers in the Hemant Soren-led cabinet.
He won the Ghatshila assembly seat for the third time in 2024 by defeating BJP's Babulal Soren, son of former chief minister Champai Soren.
ऐसे छोड़ कर नहीं जाना था रामदास दा...
— Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) August 15, 2025
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