[http://www.thecheers.org/news/South-Asia/news_2644_College-students-in-J-K-protest-ragging.html] Link to reportJammu, Dec 7 (ANI): Students belonging to the Jammu University took out a protest rally here on Thursday against ragging.They shouted slogans against the hostel authorities for not ensuring their safety and security.The students were protesting against the ragging of some Muslim students by their seniors belonging to Hindu community. They alleged of being beaten up by their seniors."There was a group of boys who were drunk and were creating the chaos. Some of them were also outsiders. We were sitting inside our room, when suddenly some boys came and forced us to open the door of our room. Once inside, they started beating us. When we tried to defend ourselves, they took out sharp weapons with which they threatened us. One of them also threatened to shave of my beard," said Mohammed Aslam, a student.Ragging has long been an issue of debate in educational institutions, forcing the Central Government to enforce strict anti-ragging laws in universities and colleges. (ANI)
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