Hindu girls in Bhopal's Barkatullah University forced to write apology for attending Sunderkand, warden Ayesha Rais tells them to take permission to visit temple
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India 
10 November, 2024
Case Summary
The female students residing in the hostel of the Barkatullah University of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, were harassed and made to write an apology letter for going to the temple and reciting the Sunderkand. The girls shared that the hostel’s chief warden Ayesha Rais said that the Hindu girls would first have to get permission from the university administration before visiting the temple. Following this incident, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) launched a protest in opposition to this decision. In response to the escalating dispute, Chief Warden Ayesha Rais claimed that students are permitted to take part in cultural events hosted on campus in response to the escalating dispute. According to her, the matter has to do with security and discipline.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
In this case, there is a strong suspicion that the Hindu students were forced to write an apology owing to religious animosity by the Muslim Warden. However, it is also possible that her explanation is valid - that she was only trying to enforce discipline for the sake of security. Many hostels do not permit unauthorised exits from the hostel. For that reason, this case is being added to undecided database.
Case Status
Unknown
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Christian Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
female
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