A group of local residents thrashed a student from Jammu and Kashmir at a pharmacy college in Maharashtra’s Nagpur. The police said the motive behind the incident is yet to be established.
According to PTI, the incident took place in the Kampte area of the state. The police have not received any complaint from either side into the matter.
Residents thrashed the student after he didn’t answer to their questions
The police said two first-year students from Jammu’s Doda were returning from their hostel. One of them had gone to attend nature’s call while the second was waiting for him. At the same time, the local residents approached him and asked why he was standing alone on the road. They also asked where he was from. As he did not answer their questions, they started thrashing him, the police said.
Later, the other student returned and apprised them that they were students of a local college and then the residents allowed them to go, the police said.
One of the students highlighted the incident to J&K Students Association office-bearer Nasir Khuehami, who posted the matter on X. He urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to look into the matter.
Maharashtra:
— Nasir Khuehami (ناصر کہویہامی) (@NasirKhuehami) April 27, 2025
Jammu and Kashmir Student Brutally Assaulted in Nagpur, Maharashtra this evening. Mohd Waseem, a student from Doda area of J&K, was brutally thrashed without any rhyme & reason by fringe elements in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He is pursuing his studies at Kishoritai… pic.twitter.com/lPRAkDWH9d
While talking to the news agency, the student rejected any hate motive behind the attack.
Chandigarh Police implements measures for safety of Kashmiri students
On April 28, the Chandigarh Police implemented special measures to enhance the safety and security of Kashmiri students studying in various educational institutions across the city, including Panjab University and DAV College, according to an official statement.
This action follows the recent Pahalgam incident that raised concerns. Kanwardeep Kaur, IPS, SSP/UT, Chandigarh, held a meeting with Kashmiri students to address their concerns regarding safety.
As part of these measures, a Special Assistance Desk has been established at the Police Control Room in Sector 9. Additionally, residents have been advised to contact the Emergency Helpline at 112 in the event of any distress or security concerns.
