The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday sought the intervention of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over alleged harassment and eviction threats faced by Muslim Kashmiri students at CT University in Punjab. The issue reportedly arose after students requested basic arrangements for Sehri (Suhoor) and Iftar during the holy month of Ramzan, according to a release.
The Association said it received serious complaints from students who alleged that they were threatened with eviction from hostels and cancellation of admissions. The students had reportedly requested that meals be served at appropriate timings in the university mess during Ramadan.
National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said the students are regular fee-paying boarders who only asked for necessary meal arrangements in view of Ramzan. However, instead of addressing their request, they alleged that the Vice Chancellor and some university officials responded with intimidation, used abusive language, and warned them to vacate the campus.
He said no student should face threats or hostility for practising their faith. Universities, he added, should be safe and inclusive spaces that uphold constitutional values, dignity, and equal treatment for all, regardless of region, religion, or background. Any form of intimidation or discrimination in an educational institution sets a troubling example and goes against India’s spirit of diversity and pluralism.
The Association has urged the Punjab Chief Minister to step in, order an impartial and time-bound investigation, and ensure that no student is harassed or penalised for observing their faith. It also requested that immediate arrangements be made for Sehri and Iftar so that students can observe Ramzan with dignity and continue their education without fear.
Khan Faiq, Punjab-Chandigarh Coordinator of JKSA, said Punjab has always been welcoming and supportive of Kashmiri students and traders. He said allowing the matter to remain unresolved could send a wrong message and set an avoidable precedent.
He added that the Association hopes the state government will take quick corrective steps to maintain this legacy and reassure students and their families. He reiterated that universities must remain safe spaces where diversity is respected, constitutional rights are protected, and every student feels secure.
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