Violent attack on foreign students at Gujarat university sparks outrage and safety concerns

PTC News Desk: Five foreign students hailing from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka faced a harrowing ordeal at Gujarat University when they were attacked during a late-night altercation at their hostel. The incident reportedly erupted over tensions surrounding the students' practice of offering namaz on campus.

According to reports, the students were peacefully engaged in offering namaz within their hostel rooms when a group of individuals confronted them, objecting to their religious practice and raising religious slogans. This confrontation quickly escalated into a violent brawl between the two groups, resulting in severe injuries to the foreign students.

The altercation occurred at Block A of Gujarat University, where the foreign students reside. Neerajkumar Badgujar, the additional commissioner of police (crime) for Ahmedabad city, confirmed that an FIR has been filed in connection with the incident, ensuring that the attackers will be promptly apprehended. As for the injured students, Badgujar mentioned that one remains hospitalized while the others have been discharged after receiving medical treatment.

A witness to the incident, a student from Afghanistan, recounted the ordeal, stating that a group of individuals forcibly entered their hostel campus, disrupted their religious activities, and resorted to physical violence. The attackers reportedly ransacked the students' rooms, causing damage to property and personal belongings.

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Videos depicting the attack on the foreign students have circulated widely on social media platforms, drawing attention to the alarming incident. Additionally, several vehicles were reportedly damaged during the altercation.

In response to the situation, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi has convened an urgent meeting with senior officials to address the matter promptly. However, Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor Neerja Gupta remained unavailable for comment, and the Gujarat University police station PI SR Bava stated that investigations are ongoing.

The injured students have been transferred to SVP Hospital for further medical attention.

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(Inputs from agencies)

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