Thiruvananthapuram, 2 October (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, demanded a high level of investigation in the alleged attack on Malayali students at Zakir Hussain Delhi College in the national capital.
ID Ashwant and K. Students known as Sudhin faced physical aggression from some police officers on September 24, 2025.
Expressing deep concern over the incident, the Chief Minister urged that strict action should be taken against any police personnel, who has been found guilty of misconduct.
According to reports, students were allegedly forced to speak in Hindi, an example of harassment that could affect students migrating in states for higher education.
CM Vijayan said, “Students of various states travel across India for academic discovery. Their language, culture and identity should be respected by the host communities,” CM Vijayan said, Law Enforcement agencies have the duty to protect citizens from such anti -social behavior.
“If the policemen are engaged in such acts, it can prepare other wrongdoers who transfer for education or livelihood to harass students and residents,” he said.
The Chief Minister’s letter called for a “fair and comprehensive investigation” in the case, emphasizing the need for “fairness and accountability”.
The request outlines out-of-set students’ treatment and increasing concerns over the responsibilities of law enforcement in protecting their rights.
This alleged incident has widely expressed displeasure, especially among the Malayali student community in Delhi.
Officers have been urged to ensure that the investigation is conducted transparently, and that proper disciplinary or legal action is taken against those responsible.
This step of the Government of Kerala reflects the increasing focus on the preservation of students’ rights and cultural identity, especially highlighting the need for inter-state respect and sensitivity in the educational environment.
The number of students from Kerala who reached Delhi for higher education in these years is increasing.
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