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Jamia female students allege harassment on campus
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM
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A group of female students at Jamia Millia Islamia have lodged a formal complaint alleging harassment within the university premises.
Delhi, Sept 15 (ANI) – Female students of Jamia Millia Islamia submitted a written complaint to the university administration, alleging that they have been subjected to harassment on campus. The petition, filed on Tuesday, outlines instances of unwanted behavior and intimidation that the complainants say have created a hostile environment for women in the institution.
The students have requested an immediate inquiry and appropriate action against the alleged perpetrators, urging the university to ensure safety and gender‑sensitive measures. They also called for awareness programmes to prevent similar incidents in the future.
University officials have not yet released an official statement, but the matter is expected to be discussed in the next administrative meeting. The allegations have drawn attention from student groups and civil society, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety for women in higher‑education settings.
The case adds to a series of recent campus‑related grievances across the country, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of anti‑harassment policies in Indian universities.
The students have requested an immediate inquiry and appropriate action against the alleged perpetrators, urging the university to ensure safety and gender‑sensitive measures. They also called for awareness programmes to prevent similar incidents in the future.
University officials have not yet released an official statement, but the matter is expected to be discussed in the next administrative meeting. The allegations have drawn attention from student groups and civil society, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety for women in higher‑education settings.
The case adds to a series of recent campus‑related grievances across the country, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of anti‑harassment policies in Indian universities.