3 more held; hostel security boosted

Ahmedabad: A total of five persons have been arrested by police in connection with an attack on international students at the Gujarat University hostel for offering Namaz even as the varsity decided to relocate foreign students to a new wing and engage ex-servicemen to bolster security. Police, which had formed nine teams to probe and identify … Read more

Gujarat University case: Police arrest two, form nine teams to probe incident

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Police on Sunday arrested two men for attacking a group of Muslim students from the neighbouring countries, studying at the Gujarat University, for reportedly offering Namaz late on Saturday night. At least four students sustained injuries in the attack while two of them were hospitalised for treatment. One of the students has … Read more

International students assaulted for offering Namaz at Gujarat University hostel

International Muslim students residing in Gujarat University’s (GU) hostel allegedly faced physical attacks from a Hindutva mob for issuing Namaz at the hostel on Saturday night, March 16. Students were issuing Taraweeh at their hostel, sparking significant backlash. Videos of the incident surfaced online. Taraweeh prayers are special prayers offered by Muslims who congregate during … Read more