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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi University under fire for asking only Kashmiri students for personal details; JKSA calls move discriminatory, seeks Centre's intervention
NEW DELHI: A Delhi University (DU) directive asking students from Jammu and Kashmir to submit personal details has triggered a sharp reaction from the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), which has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking withdrawal of the "discriminatory" circular. The University, however, has defended the move, citing student safety and a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) based on intelligence to the criticism, DU Proctor Rajni Abbi told PTI that the directive was issued "for the better safety and security of the students from Jammu and Kashmir," noting that there have been instances where Kashmiri students were harassed or assaulted in some parts of the added that the Delhi Police had sought the data and that the circular followed a request from the MHA based on intelligence inputs related to student circular comes amid the backdrop of a terror attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam town that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April the attack, J&K students and professionals residing in places outside the Union Territory reported instances of harassment and a letter dated May 6, the JKSA alleged that several DU colleges have asked J&K students to provide their addresses, contact numbers, email IDs, and course details - requirements not imposed on students from any other state or Union Territory. The association described the move as " community profiling " and a violation of fundamental rights."The information is being sought only from Kashmiri students, raising serious concerns of targeted surveillance," the JKSA said in the letter addressed to the Home Minister. "This unjustified surveillance creates an atmosphere of fear and exclusion, rather than integration and belonging."The association warned that such measures risk alienating students from J&K and may hinder their academic experience. "At a time when students should feel supported in their academic pursuits, they are instead gripped by fear and uncertainty," it JKSA also questioned the need for collecting such data, arguing that student details are already available with the university from the admission for Shah's intervention, the JKSA urged the Centre to issue clear guidelines to educational institutions to avoid any form of regional or religious profiling."We believe that your timely intervention can restore faith among Kashmiri students in the institutions meant to protect and nurture them," the letter stated.
Scroll.in
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Jammu and Kashmir students urge Amit Shah to withdraw DU circular seeking personal details
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking withdrawal of a Delhi University circular that had asked them to submit their details, PTI reported on Tuesday. In the circular, the university asked its departments and affiliated colleges to collect details, including the Aadhaar number and residential address of students from Jammu and Kashmir, according to The Times of India. Defending the move, Delhi University proctor Rajni Abbi told PTI that the circular was issued 'for the better safety and security of the students from Jammu and Kashmir' in view of reports that they are being harassed in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Abbi claimed that the Delhi Police had requested the data and the circular was issued following directions from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The students' association, however, called the move 'community profiling' and a violation of fundamental rights. 'The information is being sought only from Kashmiri students, raising serious concerns of targeted surveillance,' the student association stated in its letter to Shah. 'This unjustified surveillance creates an atmosphere of fear and exclusion, rather than integration and belonging.' The group also asked why collecting the data was necessary, as the information was already made available during the university's admission process. 'We believe that your timely intervention can restore faith among Kashmiri students in the institutions meant to protect and nurture them,' it added. The attack at the Baisaran area near the town of Pahalgam on April 22 left 26 persons dead and 17 injured. The terrorists targeted tourists after asking their names to ascertain their religion, the police said. All but three of those killed were Hindu. Following the attack, incidents of violence and intimidation against Muslims were reported from Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Civil rights group People's Union for Democratic Rights had urged educational institutions to ensure the safety and well-being of Kashmiri students soon after the attack.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K students urge Amit Shah to withdraw DU circular seeking personal details; Varsity cites safety
Delhi University's directive requesting personal details from Jammu and Kashmir students has sparked controversy, with the JKSA alleging discriminatory profiling and seeking intervention from Home Minister Amit Shah. The university defends the move as necessary for student safety, citing intelligence inputs and past incidents of harassment. The JKSA argues that such measures create fear and exclusion, hindering academic pursuits. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Delhi University (DU) directive asking students from Jammu and Kashmir to submit personal details has triggered a sharp reaction from the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), which has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking withdrawal of the "discriminatory" circular. The University, however, has defended the move, citing student safety and a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) based on intelligence to the criticism, DU Proctor Rajni Abbi told PTI that the directive was issued "for the better safety and security of the students from Jammu and Kashmir," noting that there have been instances where Kashmiri students were harassed or assaulted in some parts of the added that the Delhi Police had sought the data and that the circular followed a request from the MHA based on intelligence inputs related to student circular comes amid the backdrop of a terror attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam town that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April the attack, J&K students and professionals residing in places outside the Union Territory reported instances of harassment and a letter dated May 6, the JKSA alleged that several DU colleges have asked J&K students to provide their addresses, contact numbers, email IDs, and course details - requirements not imposed on students from any other state or Union Territory. The association described the move as "community profiling" and a violation of fundamental rights."The information is being sought only from Kashmiri students, raising serious concerns of targeted surveillance," the JKSA said in the letter addressed to the Home Minister. "This unjustified surveillance creates an atmosphere of fear and exclusion, rather than integration and belonging."The association warned that such measures risk alienating students from J&K and may hinder their academic experience. "At a time when students should feel supported in their academic pursuits, they are instead gripped by fear and uncertainty," it JKSA also questioned the need for collecting such data, arguing that student details are already available with the university from the admission for Shah's intervention, the JKSA urged the Centre to issue clear guidelines to educational institutions to avoid any form of regional or religious profiling."We believe that your timely intervention can restore faith among Kashmiri students in the institutions meant to protect and nurture them," the letter stated.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
J&K students urge Amit Shah to withdraw DU circular seeking personal details; Varsity cites safety
A Delhi University (DU) directive asking students from Jammu and Kashmir to submit personal details has triggered a sharp reaction from the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), which has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking withdrawal of the "discriminatory" circular. The University, however, has defended the move, citing student safety and a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) based on intelligence inputs. Responding to the criticism, DU Proctor Rajni Abbi told PTI that the directive was issued "for the better safety and security of the students from Jammu and Kashmir," noting that there have been instances where Kashmiri students were harassed or assaulted in some parts of the country. She added that the Delhi Police had sought the data and that the circular followed a request from the MHA based on intelligence inputs related to student safety. The circular comes amid the backdrop of a terror attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam town that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22. Following the attack, J&K students and professionals residing in places outside the Union Territory reported instances of harassment and assault. In a letter dated May 6, the JKSA alleged that several DU colleges have asked J&K students to provide their addresses, contact numbers, email IDs, and course details — requirements not imposed on students from any other state or Union Territory. The association described the move as "community profiling" and a violation of fundamental rights. "The information is being sought only from Kashmiri students, raising serious concerns of targeted surveillance," the JKSA said in the letter addressed to the Home Minister. "This unjustified surveillance creates an atmosphere of fear and exclusion, rather than integration and belonging." The association warned that such measures risk alienating students from J&K and may hinder their academic experience. "At a time when students should feel supported in their academic pursuits, they are instead gripped by fear and uncertainty," it said. The JKSA also questioned the need for collecting such data, arguing that student details are already available with the university from the admission process. Calling for Shah's intervention, the JKSA urged the Centre to issue clear guidelines to educational institutions to avoid any form of regional or religious profiling. "We believe that your timely intervention can restore faith among Kashmiri students in the institutions meant to protect and nurture them," the letter stated.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DU asks colleges to collect particulars of Kashmiri students
New Delhi: Delhi University (DU) has asked its departments and affiliated colleges to collect personal data from students hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, including their Aadhaar numbers and current residential addresses in Delhi. The directive, issued via an email from the Proctor's Office, has triggered concerns among Kashmiri students, many of whom are worried about how their personal information may be used. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "We have received a communication from the Proctor's Office, University of Delhi, requesting students from J&K to provide their Aadhaar number and residential address (for those residing in Delhi hostels/PGs or similar accommodations)," the email read. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jawa Timur: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The information, it added, was "essential for the Proctor's Office to maintain accurate student records", and asked for the details to be submitted by April 29. DU Proctor Rajni Abbi told TOI the order came from MHA based on intelligence inputs, with the aim of ensuring the safety and protection of Kashmiri students in light of recent reports of harassment and assault in some states. "There were reports from a couple of places where students from Kashmir had been harassed or assaulted," she said, adding Delhi Police wanted the data though it was unclear if a separate request had been made. When TOI spoke to Kashmiri students in other key universities in Delhi, such as Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia, it learnt that no such data collection has been ordered in those institutions. In 2022, Aligarh Muslim University had issued an order to collect personal details of Kashmiri students, including their permanent address back home. The order was withdrawn later after students expressed concern over their profiling. The same year, Christ College in Bengaluru was asked to submit data on Kashmiri students to police. The exercise has unsettled Kashmiri students, who are apprehensive about how the data may be used. "We live with a sense of vulnerability. The collection of Aadhaar and addresses without a clear explanation only adds to our anxiety," a student said, requesting anonymity. The national convener of Jammu and Kashmir Students' Association, Nasir Khuehami, said, "This is a blatant breach of privacy and a direct violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The justification by DU, that MHA has directed this data collection, is unacceptable as all such personal details are already submitted during the time of admission through official application forms." "We urge the Union home minister to take immediate cognizance of the matter and ensure immediate withdrawal of the circular to prevent any form of community profiling," he said. Many students were reluctant to speak, citing security concerns and fear of possible repercussions. The data collection comes at a time when incidents of backlash against Kashmiris have been reported in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack which killed 26 people.
