The 30th anniversary of the Bijbehara incident is being observed as fresh concerns emerge about the treatment of Kashmiri students in Indian educational institutions. The October 22, 1993 incident saw over 50 civilians killed when Border Security Force personnel opened fire on protesters near Hazratbal shrine.
Mewar University in Rajasthan has suspended 35 Kashmiri students who participated in protests against the institution's discriminatory policies. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has expressed concern over the incident, stating it reflects a broader pattern of rights violations against Kashmiri students in Indian universities.
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has renewed calls for an impartial investigation into the 1993 Bijbehara incident, where security forces fired on peaceful demonstrators protesting the siege of Hazratbal shrine in Islamabad district.
The suspension of students has sparked broader discussions about the educational rights of Kashmiri students in Indian institutions. Student representatives have reported increasing challenges in pursuing their education, citing systematic discrimination in various universities.
The incident at Mewar University has raised concerns among educational rights advocates about the growing restrictions faced by Kashmiri students in Indian academic institutions.
