New Delhi: A disturbing incident of violence and religious disrespect occurred at Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, a part of Delhi University. Recently, a Sikh student was badly beaten and had his turban forcibly removed while trying to file his nomination papers for the student elections. According to the victim, the assault occurred when he went to submit his nomination papers. He claims that outsiders, not affiliated with the college, infiltrated the campus and disrupted the nomination process. The student alleged that these external individuals were responsible for the violence.FIR registered with non-bailable chargesDelhi Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) with non-bailable charges under BNS 2023, bearing FIR no. 170/2024. The investigation is ongoing.Take a look at the video: A Sikh student was brutally thrashed, and his turban was removed at Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College in Delhi when he was going to file nominations for the student elections. He alleged that some outsiders were present in the college who disrupted the election nomination process.… pic.twitter.com/Z8aHmeg3sX— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) September 23, 2024Demand for justiceThe incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many demanding swift action against the perpetrators. The desecration of a Sikhs turban is a grave offense, and we will not tolerate such disrespect, said a spokesperson for the students supporters.College administration under scrutinyThe incident raises questions about the college administrations ability to ensure student safety and maintain order on campus. Authorities must take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future.Investigation is ongoingThe Delhi Police have launched a thorough investigation into the incident and have promised to take immediate action against those responsible. The police assurance of swift action aims to provide relief and reassurance to the victim, his family, and the college students, while also maintaining law and order on the Delhi University campus. By taking prompt action, the police aim to prevent similar incidents of violence and religious disrespect from happening in the future.
