St. Agnes college ousts student over scarf issue: Student's allegation
Mangaluru: Fatima Fazeela, a student of St Agnes College, has alleged that she had been ousted by the college for wearing a scarf in the classroom.
Speaking at a press meet held at Campus Front of India's office at State Bank here on Wednesday, Fazeela said, "I have completed the first PUC in St. Agnes College with distinction, The board of directors refused to give me admission in the second PUC on the pretext of wearing a scarf. Also, the college issued me the transfer certificate," Fazeela alleged.
"Such a stand of college is absolutely condemnable. A complaint will be lodged at the State High Court. We will strive against the unconstitutional rules of the college board, and against the silence of the education department and the minister," she added.
Student Fateema Fazeel's mother Mumtaz, brother Nawal and others were present in the press meet.
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Banned tobacco products seized in Ulhasnagar, one arrested
Thane (PTI): Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized banned tobacco products valued at more than Rs 5 lakh following a raid in the Ulhasnagar area of Thane district, an official said on Saturday.
The operation was conducted on the premises late Wednesday night near Shahad gate, based on a complaint filed by officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a police officer said, adding that a police team found a large consignment of contraband from different brands, stocked for illegal sale.
The arrested accused has been identified as Arbaz Nasir Khan (26). Two other suspects have been named as wanted in the case, and a hunt has been launched to nab them.
The seized tobacco products are valued at approximately Rs 5,05,658.
An FIR has been registered at the Ulhasnagar police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of FDA regulations.
