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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Drug peddler's property worth Rs 1 crore attached in Srinagar
Srinagar (PTI): Property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler was on Saturday attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, police said.
A double-storey house on eight marlas of land situated at Wantpora Eidgah, belonging to Basit Bilal Dar, a notorious drug peddler, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, a police spokesperson said.
He said Dar is involved in two cases registered under various sections of the NDPS Act.
During investigation, it was established that the accused had acquired the said property through illicit proceeds generated from drug trafficking activities, the spokesperson said.
Consequently, the property was attached under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of the two independent witnesses, strictly in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, he said.
As per the attachment order, the owner has been restrained from selling, leasing, transferring, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the property till further orders, the spokesperson added.
