Friday (December 20): “University students not be misled by any rumours,” Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Najma Akhtar urged today.
In a letter to the students, she assured that the varsity is with them and will provide them with “full financial and emotional support”.
“Please stay together in solidarity. I also request you not to be misled by any rumours or distorted media reports. I am a mother. I feel the sufferings and pains inflicted on the students with motherly solicitude and concern,” she said.
The university administration’s stand since Day 1 has been that the students’ protest should be peaceful, she added.
“It is unfortunate that the police made unauthorised entry into the campus and perpetrated atrocities on our students. Complaints have been lodged with the police and the ministry. Rest assured that justice will be provided,” she said.
Akhtar said she has been in touch with the injured and has reassured their families that the university is with them and will provide them with “full financial and emotional support”.
On Thursday, the website of the varsity was hacked and a message supporting the students in their protest against the amended citizenship law posted on it.
The website was restored around 12.45 am on Friday.
