Allegations of inappropriate gestures and harassment by some workers near Nirma University’s girls hostel have raised serious questions over women’s safety on campus.
According to the allegations, female students complained to the university and informed security, but were allegedly asked not to take the matter outside. It has also been alleged that students were warned of strict action, including possible admission cancellation, if the matter reached the media, and were advised to wear “appropriate” clothes.
After the matter reached the media, instead of visible action against the workers, green curtains were reportedly put up on the girls hostel windows — raising questions about whether restricting the girls’ visibility and sunlight is being treated as a solution to their safety concerns.
Students raised their voices for safety. The bigger question now is: Is putting up curtains really the answer to women’s safety?
What do you think?
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