Maharashtra Medical Student Forced to Perform Namaz in Hostel - Parents Complain to VHP
Background of the Incident
This incident occurred in the hostel of a private medical college in Posheri, Wada taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra. A first-year physiotherapy student from Nashik alleged that she was forced to perform Namaz by an unidentified girl with her face covered. The incident took place on Sunday night, and despite the student's refusal, an atmosphere of fear was created.
The student informed her family the next day. Due to no proper response from the college administration, the parents approached the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). VHP activists protested, leading to tension, and police rushed to the spot.
Police Action and Investigation
Police filed an FIR on Monday night. The case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act. CCTV footage is being reviewed, and statements from other students are being recorded. Preliminary investigation indicates it is related to ragging.
Palghar SP Yatish Deshmukh visited the campus to assess the situation. He assured that the accused will be identified and strict action will be taken. Heavy police deployment has been made to maintain communal harmony.
College Administration's Response
The college administration has suspended the hostel warden and a teacher. They have assured full cooperation with the police. They denied that such incidents happened in the past. However, VHP activists have demanded a high-level inquiry into the college's operations.
This incident highlights the issue of ragging and religious pressures in educational institutions. Even though strict measures under the Maharashtra Anti-Ragging Act are in place, such incidents continue, which is concerning.
Sources and References
- Medical Dialogues: Link
- NDTV: Link
- Times of India: Link
- Times Now: Link
- MSN: Link
- India TV: Link
- News9Live: Link
Disclosure
This article is compiled based on reports published in various credible media outlets.
