New Delhi: A woman day scholar at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) was allegedly molested near one of the campus gates on Sunday night, leading to the immediate arrest of the accused, according to police. The university expressed strong condemnation of the incident and stated that swift action had been taken to address the situation.
In an official statement, the JMI administration emphasized its "zero-tolerance" policy toward any form of violence against women and reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of all students. The university quickly responded by mobilizing its proctorial and security teams, along with the Chief Proctor and Security Advisor, to alert the Jamia Nagar Police Station. Police arrived promptly at the scene, apprehending the accused and registering an FIR under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The accused is now in police custody, with further investigations underway.
JMI also stated that the situation was addressed immediately after the incident, and security teams conducted thorough rounds across the campus to ensure safety. Senior officials, including the Vice Chancellor, have been making regular rounds to reassure students, particularly women, about their security.
However, the All India Students’ Association (AISA) raised concerns over the university's security measures, accusing security personnel of failing to intervene as the assault took place in full view of staff members. The student organization also criticized the security system for allowing the perpetrator to enter the campus without any intervention. AISA pointed out that this incident follows another security lapse from the previous month at the Hall of Girls Residence. The group alleged that the university had created an environment of impunity through a lack of action and said that the current security measures were more focused on monitoring students rather than ensuring their safety.
AISA called for a transparent investigation into the incident, strict action against the perpetrator, and accountability for the security personnel who allegedly neglected their duties. The organization also emphasized the importance of student safety, particularly for women and marginalized groups, insisting that safety should be a fundamental right, not a privilege.
With PTI inputs