Mangaluru (Karnataka): Parents of six Muslim girl students, who are protesting for their right to wear hijab at the pre-university college in Udupi, Karnataka, have lodged a complaint with the police that the personal details of their children are being shared by some people on social media.
The parents, who submitted a complaint to the Udupi district Superintendent of Police N. Vishnuvardhan, sought action against those sharing the details of the girls, including their mobile numbers, in the public domain. The parents have expressed fear that the details might be used to threaten the girls.
Vishnuvardhan said the girls’ parents have submitted a written complaint to him.
Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to the Director General of Police (DGP) seeking action against the culprits. The Commission has also sought a time-bound investigation and demanded that action taken must be communicated within seven days.
@NCWIndia has taken cognisance of the incident. Chairperson @sharmarekha has written to @DGPKarnataka to look into the matter & file FIR against the culprits. NCW has also sought a time-bound investigation. Action taken must be communicated within 7 days.https://t.co/XDyw7fM46m
— NCW (@NCWIndia) February 11, 2022
(With PTI inputs)
Featured image: Kundapura: Students wearing hijab sit outside their school as the school authorities denied entry for wearing a hijab or scarf, in Kundapura of Udupi district, February 4, 2022. Photo: PTI
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