By TCN News,
Aligarh: An internal investigation by the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) into the incident of fighting among the students in its Malappuram Centre has clarified that it should not be classified as clash between the students of north and south India.
The investigation conducted by Prof. H.S. A. Yahya of Department of Wildlife Sciences of AMU submitted his report after visiting the Malappuram Centre and meeting students and staff there. Prof. Yahya in his report blamed Hindi and Urdu media for playing up the incident.
While narrating the details, Prof. Yahya reported that on 10th of August a discussion on distribution of Iftar items among students led to heated exchange of words and finally physical injury to four students of MBA; Mohammed Rafi, Yunish Kumar, Shabeeb and Adnan.
Mr. Mohammed Rafi was hit with a stick by Yunish Kumar resulting serious head injury. He was hospitalized; three stitches were made on his head. His condition improved quickly and he has been discharged from the hospital, now he is attending the class as well.
Prof. Yahya observed that there is no harsh feeling among local people towards the students of north Indian origin. However, due to certain rumors, misconception and misunderstanding a sort of gap between north & south Indian students prevailed which was very unfortunate. The local people are very friendly and hospitable, he concluded.
While elaborating, he said that the situation is under control and the Director has taken needed steps to resolve the problem. An internal inquiry committee comprising faculty of the centre was set up. Later on he was also included in the subsequent meetings. After various rounds of talks and perusal the students came forward for the compromise. Mohammed Rafi agreed to withdraw the police case which he had filed against Yunish Kumar. Countering the allegation Mohammed Kumail had also initiated a case against Mohammed Rafi which he withdrew. On Thursday afternoon a joint meeting of alleged students and members of Iftar distribution committee was held and the students unanimously agreed to a compromise and withdrew all complaints lodged either with the Director or with the police. They also agreed to undertake an oath of solemn pledge on hundred rupees bond paper assuring that in future they will not indulge in any unruly activity in the hostel or in classroom. Finally members of both group hugged each other and pledged to remain as friends.
Those students who were debarred from the hostel as punitive measure were pardoned and allowed to reside in the hostel. All the students assured that in future there will be no such quarrel which might harm any person or the image of AMU Malappuram Centre vis-à-vis the Aligarh Muslim University. As a gesture of good will the students of MBA and BA LLB organized an Iftar party in Cherukara Boys hostel on Friday (19th August 2011) in which most faculties and the director also participated.
Prof. Yahya categorically pointed out that the name of Adil Azis, a MBA student, was unnecessarily dragged in this issue whereas the fact is that he was busy in persuading the students to be peaceful and be calm during the entire incident. He acted quite maturely and tried to pacify the fighting groups. During my almost one week interaction with the students, cooks of the Hostel, Care taker of the Hostel, and other eye witnesses of the incidence no one reported any wrong doing by Adil Azis.