Srinagar, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association condemned the actions of a student, Sohrab Qayoom, who used objectionable remarks about the demolished Babri Masjid and Ram Mandir, urging Home Minister Amit Shah and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bajanlal Sharma to drop the charges against him.
In a statement, National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, expressed concern over the potential consequences this incident may have on Sohrab Qayoom's future
Khuehami said that Sohrab Qayoom, a student from the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir, is currently enrolled in the B Pharmacy course at Mewar University, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, under the Indian Army's Special Scholarship Scheme.
This scheme was launched as part of Operation Sadbhavana with the goal of providing educational opportunities to underprivileged students. He was arrested by Chittorgarh Rajasthan Police and currently lodged in Gangrar Police Station. FIR U/S 151, 153A, 295A, and 505 have been registered against the student.
Such behavior is not only unacceptable but also undermines the principles of coexistence in our diverse and democratic nation. While not seeking to justify his actions, the Association believes that the charges brought against him could have severe consequences for his academic and future prospects. The Association unequivocally condemns the student's actions and urges all Kashmiri students to refrain from writing provocative content on social media that could add fuel to the fire.
Khuehami requested Home Minister Amit Shah and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bajanlal Sharma to consider Sohrab Qayoom's case on humanitarian grounds. The charges and FIR against him could ruin his future, and the Association believes that providing an opportunity for rehabilitation is essential for the youth's growth and development. He requested dropping the charges and FIR against Sohrab Qayoom.
