Vaishno Devi College Row: Omar Abdullah Warns of Al-Falah-Like Radicalisation

This special report focuses on the controversy surrounding admissions to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, where 42 of the 50 MBBS seats were secured by Muslim students, leading to protests. The bulletin covers the political escalation, featuring Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's reaction to the protests by Hindu groups and the BJP's stance. Abdullah is quoted warning against hounding Muslim students, stating, 'ban Muslim students and face the consequences.' He further cautioned that such actions could lead to a rerun of an 'Al-Falah-like' radicalisation, referencing a recent terror module investigation linked to Al-Falah University. The report highlights the intensifying and sensitive situation in Jammu as political tensions rise over the merit-based admissions.