Calls for Reform After Sexual Harassment Allegations Surface at Jamia Millia Islamia
An FIR has been registered following allegations of sexual harassment at Jamia Millia Islamia. The All India Students' Association (AISA) calls for institutional reforms, citing a woman faculty member's experiences of harassment and intimidation. The university has yet to respond officially, while the investigation is ongoing.
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Allegations of sexual harassment at Jamia Millia Islamia have prompted the filing of an FIR, as confirmed by a senior police official. No arrests have been made yet, but the investigation is ongoing.
The All India Students' Association (AISA) asserts that sustained efforts by the victim failed to yield institutional support, sparking calls for accountability and structural reforms within the university. The AISA alleges that senior officials shielded the accused, pressured the complainant, and created an unsafe environment.
An upcoming meeting of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is set for June 27, as the student body demands the reinstatement of a democratically-elected Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH) to better protect survivors.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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