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Kashmiri PhD student attacked in Bhopal, complaint lodged

On the complaint filed by him with Bagh Sevania police station, a case has been lodged.

Bhopal: A 28-year-old student from Kashmir pursuing his Ph.D from Barkatullah University was on Wednesday attacked by some unidentified persons near a stationary shop in Bhopal, a senior official said.

"The incident occurred in noon when Sajjad Ahmed was standing at a stationary shop near Surendra Place for purchasing some articles when a group of eight-ten persons attacked him," Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Bhopal, Raman Singh told PTI.

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Ahmed is pursuing his doctorate in adult education stream. On the complaint filed by him with Bagh Sevania police station, a case has been lodged under various sections of the IPC for rioting and criminal intimidation.

In the past, some Kashmiri students of Barkatullah University had staged a protest before the Vice Chancellor's office after they were targeted by some unidentified youths.

( Source : PTI )
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