Srinagar, Feb 24 (NationPress) The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has reached out to the Chief Minister of Punjab, seeking assistance regarding a reported eviction threat directed at Kashmiri students concerning their Ramzan meal arrangements at CT University.

According to a statement from JKSA, the organization has raised concerns about alleged harassment and eviction threats faced by Muslim Kashmiri students at CT University, Punjab, after they sought basic provisions for Sehri (Suhoor) and Iftar during the holy month of Ramadan.

Students have lodged serious complaints, claiming they were threatened with expulsion from their hostels and the cancellation of their admissions for simply requesting meals at appropriate times in the university mess during Ramzan.

National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, emphasized that these students are regular, fee-paying residents who merely asked for necessary meal arrangements in light of Ramadan.

Instead of addressing their valid requests, they allege that the Vice Chancellor and other officials responded with intimidation, abusive language, and threats to vacate the campus.

Khuehami stressed that no student should endure hostility, threats, or coercion for practicing their faith. He asserted that universities should be safe and inclusive environments that uphold constitutional values, dignity, and equal treatment for all, regardless of their region, religion, or background.

“Any form of intimidation or discrimination within an educational institution sets a deeply troubling precedent and undermines the spirit of diversity and pluralism that India represents,” Khuehami stated.

The Association has appealed to Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, to intervene, launch an impartial and timely inquiry, and ensure that no student faces harassment, threats, or academic penalties for observing their faith.

Furthermore, they have requested immediate arrangements to support Sehri and Iftar during Ramadan, allowing students to observe the holy month with dignity while continuing their education unimpeded.

Khan Faiq, Coordinator of JKSA in Punjab-Chandigarh, noted that historically, this region has been a welcoming and compassionate place for Kashmiri students and traders, embodying a spirit of brotherhood and inclusivity.

Failure to resolve this issue may set a concerning and avoidable precedent. The Association hopes that the state government will act swiftly to uphold this legacy and reassure students and their families.

He reiterated that universities must remain safe havens where diversity is honored, constitutional rights are safeguarded, and every student feels secure.