PESHAWAR: Islami Addressing a news conJamiat Talaba (IJT) has ference at Peshawar Press demanded judicialinquiry Club on Wednesday, IJT into the recent death by campus nazim Aftab suicide of a student at Afridi alleged that the hosIslamia College Peshawar. tels of Islamia CollegePeshawar had become a source of mental distress for students.
He alleged that students in the hostels of Islamia College were facing severe psychological pressure and administrative neglect. He said that incidents involving student deaths had occurred repeatedly over recent years. He maintained that concerns were raised after previous cases were not addressed effectively.
Mr Afridi demanded that reports of all previous inquiry committees formed after hostelrelated deaths should be made public. He said that transparency was necessary to restore confidence ofstudents and parents.
Referring to the latest incident, he called for an independent judicial investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the student’s death and fix responsibility where required.
The IJT leader also criticised the administration’s handling of student affairs, alleging unfair disciplinary practices and financial pressure on students. He said that penal-ties imposed over delayed fee payments had stressed students. He suggested introducing an instalmentbased fee payment system toproviderelieftostudents.
He alleged that drug abuse had become widespread in both male and female hostels and claimed that authorities had failed to curb the menace. He urged provincial government and relevant departments to conduct an impartial investigation into the allegations and ensure a safer environment for students.
Mr Afridi showed concerns regarding college’s financial management and claimed that better recovery and management of institutional assets could reduce financial burden on students.
Among other demands, he called for improved hostel facilities, including provision of Wi-Fi services and urged authorities to take immediate steps to ensure a secure and conducive academic environment.
No official response from the Islamia College administration was immediately available. Bureau Report