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Unidentified assailants launched an attack on foreign students within the premises of Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, resulting in the vandalism of a hostel room. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, saw the assailants resorting to sloganeering and pelting stones, creating a distressing environment.
>Foreign Students Attacked, Hostel Vandalized at Gujarat University. The affected students, residents of a university hostel, were promptly admitted to the SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad for medical treatment. In response to the alarming situation, authorities have sealed all access points to the university while the police have initiated a thorough investigation.
A circulated video capturing the incident showcases a group hurling stones at the hostel building while chanting slogans. The footage underscores the severity of the attack, with the narrator expressing dismay over the intrusion into their living quarters.
Reacting to the distressing event, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the attack, questioning the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, given that the incident unfolded in their home state of Gujarat.
In a social media post, Owaisi lamented the escalation of religious animosity, highlighting the need for decisive action to counter such acts of violence. He urged for a strong message to be sent from the highest echelons of power to quell rising communal tensions.
As the investigation unfolds, concerns mount over the safety and security of students, emphasizing the imperative for swift and decisive measures to uphold the sanctity of educational institutions and ensure the well-being of all stakeholders.
