Srinagar, Oct 21: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday met Dr Syeda Hameed in Srinagar and raised concerns over the educational challenges faced by students from the region and incidents of alleged harassment and attacks targeting Kashmiris outside Jammu and Kashmir.
The nearly two-hour meeting focused on students’ educational aspirations, their concerns while pursuing studies within and outside the Union Territory, and the safety of Kashmiris living and working in other parts of the country.
The delegation also highlighted incidents involving Kashmiri students, shawl sellers and passengers, stressing the need for timely intervention, effective institutional responses and adequate safeguards to protect their safety and dignity.
JKSA representatives called for sustained engagement with relevant stakeholders to address these concerns and ensure that grievances are handled through appropriate institutional mechanisms.
Dr Hameed heard the delegation and assured its members that the issues raised would receive due attention. She said she would convey the Association’s concerns to relevant stakeholders in Delhi and pursue them through appropriate channels.
She also appreciated JKSA’s efforts to address student-related concerns across the country.
The delegation comprised JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami, Chairman Ahmed Mushtaq, National Spokesperson Dr Zubair Reshi, Chief Adviser Danish Lone, Adviser Faizan Peer, Mir Zubair and other members.
Dr Hameed is a former Rajya Sabha member and has held several public positions, including Secretary to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, member of the Planning Commission of India and the National Commission for Women, and Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad. She is also associated with the National Federation of Indian Women as its national president.
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