Prayagraj: A student of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has approached the Allahabad High Court challenging an FIR filed against him for alleged rioting, wrongful restraint, and misconduct during protests demanding the restoration of students' union elections.
The petitioner, Misbah Qaiser, a B.Arch student, has been accused of delivering an objectionable speech against the university administration, allegedly provoking students to block the Vice Chancellor’s vehicle and attempt damage. The FIR further claims that there was an intention to carry out a deadly attack.
In his criminal writ petition, Qaiser contends that around 100-125 students had gathered to raise concerns about attendance and upcoming exams, denying any unlawful demands or incitement. His legal counsel, Advocates Ali Bin Saif and Kaif Hasan, argued that the FIR is an attempt to suppress students’ voices.
“The university has not only suspended the petitioner and other named students but has also filed an FIR against them, making it a clear abuse of the legal process,” the plea states.
Following the alleged incident, the university has suspended Qaiser, barred him from entering the campus, and ordered him to vacate his hostel.
The High Court is set to hear the matter on February 11.
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Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
