Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, the President of the Apni Party, has voiced grave concern over reports of police assault on nursing students at Desh Bhagat University (DBU) in Punjab. The students had been peacefully protesting against a decision by the college administration, which they perceive as unfair.
In a statement issued on Friday, Bukhari expressed deep concern for the affected students, including young women from Jammu and Kashmir, who alleged that they were subjected to police assault during their peaceful protest, reports Greater Kashmir. Their protest centered around the college administration’s decision to transfer their admissions to another nursing college, a move that raised questions as the new institution lacks recognition from the Indian Nursing Council (INC). These students have been protesting this decision for several weeks.
Bukhari noted the unusual circumstances surrounding the transfers, stating, “It is strange that the students are being transferred to another college when they have already completed three years of study at DBU, with their fourth year about to commence. What is even more surprising is that the college management allegedly gave these students an ultimatum: either comply with the transfer order or be refunded and sent back home. Such conduct by a college administration is unquestionably unjustified.”
He called upon Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, to intervene in this matter and engage with the Punjab government to ensure that students from J&K do not face undue hardship while pursuing their education at DBU.
“I request LG Manoj Sinha Ji to look into the matter personally and raise it with the higher authorities in Punjab to ensure the safety of students from Jammu and Kashmir and to prevent them from facing any undue hardship during their academic journey at the college,” urged Bukhari.
He emphasized the importance of addressing the grievances of the protesting students, ensuring that they receive the necessary facilities and justice. The situation has garnered attention and concern, both regionally and nationally, as the students’ academic future remains uncertain amid these contentious developments.
(Inputs from GK)
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