GMC administration suspends student after protests erupt at Govt Medical College Srinagar over alleged blasphemous post
PTK NEWS DESK
Srinagar, Jun 05: After an alleged blasphemous religious post against a particular community uploaded today on social media platform by a Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar student, protests erupted at the College campus.
According to reports, students at GMC Srinagar, along with junior doctors, staged a protest against a thel student who purportedly posted a blasphemous image on a messaging app.
A doctor, as per the reports, said the student was given an ultimatum to remove the offensive post within three hours, which he refused, leading to protests.
The protesters 🪧 demanded swift and stringent action against the offending student to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of GMC Srinagar issued a notice condemning the blasphemous act and urging authorities to take decisive action.
The RDA of Government Medical College, Srinagar, strongly condemns the deplorable act of blasphemy committed by an undergraduate medical student of our institution, the notice stated adding, “Such an egregious transgression not only grievously hurts the religious sensibilities of many but also imperils the very fabric of societal harmony and mutual respect, which we hold dear.”
“Such blasphemous behaviour is not tolerated within our institution. Therefore, we urge the authorities to take strict measures against the transgressor (sic),” the association said. “In solidarity, we stand unwavering in our commitment to uphold communal peace and to nurture an atmosphere of profound respect among all communities.”
Following the incident, the GMC Srinagar administration suspended the student involved in the alleged blasphemous act, pending an inquiry.
A committee comprising 13 Heads of Departments/Heads of Units has been formed to investigate the matter and take necessary actions in accordance with the rules, the administration said, adding that all parties involved are urged to maintain calm during this process.
