Received notice for demanding action against sexual abuse, say JNU students

FOLLOWING a complaint of sexual harassment by a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and an indefinite hunger strike by the complainant demanding stern action against the accused, the Democratic Students' Front (DSF) stated on Thursday that the JNU authorities has issued a proctorial notice to the survivor, as well as other student representatives and activists, for demanding action against sexual abuse.

- IFRAH MUFTI

In their statement, the DSF said there were attempts to target and silence the survivor.

One of the leaders remarked, "Instead of ensuring timely redressal of sexual harassment cases and taking actions to ensure a gender-sensitive campus, the JNU administration is attempting to target and intimidate survivors of sexual harassment, along with other representatives and activists who are advocating for a gender-just campus." A student of JNU had alleged that she was sexually harassed on campus by a group of students on Sunday.