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US student accuses Islamia College registrar of harassment

01 November, 2024 10:03

A US student in a video message has accused Islamia College University Peshawar registrar of harassment.

Dilini Barg, who is studying in the Pashto department at the College, said that the university registrar asked her to meet him alone when she went to file a complaint about issues at the hostel.

The video of Dilini went viral on social media. She has also sought assistance from the administration regarding the lack of water, electricity, and food for students on campus.

“I went to the registrar, and he said if I wanted to discuss these issues, I should come to his house at night,” she revealed, adding that the official also suggested meeting in a guest house.

“When I told him I would not do this, he refused to help me with my hostel issues,” she stated.

Pakistan Peoples Party Advisor for Media & Strategy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Omar Yawar wrote: “Christian US. citizen who moved to Pakistan to learn Pashto after being inspired by her Afghan friends back in the US.”

Yawar said that the Vice Chancellor is investigating the matter. Moreover, he said that there are efforts underway to dissuade Dilini from reporting the incident to the police.

Moreover, KP Faisal Karim Kundi condemned the incident saying: “My staff has been directed to give this matter the highest priority, and I will personally oversee every step to ensure a swift and fair resolution.”

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