The victim, Dr. Hilal, a resident of Kashmir, returned from night duty to find the door and windows of his room broken and his belongings scattered. Upon inquiry, his brother also a postgraduate student at GMC informed him that a few doctors, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, had forcibly barged into their room, damaged property, and hurled abuses, including deeply communal and derogatory slurs such as “Kashmiri madarchod hain.”
National Media Coordinator of the Association, Mir Zubair, expressed deep anguish and concern over the incident, calling it an attack not only on an individual but on the very spirit of unity, dignity, and mutual respect that underpins our diverse society. “Such reprehensible behaviour is unbecoming of any individual, let alone members of the medical fraternity who are expected to embody compassion, ethics, and professionalism. This incident reflects a worrying erosion of moral and social values,” Zubair said.
He urged the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha to take serious cognizance of the matter, ensure a fair and time-bound investigation, and bring the culprits to justice without delay. “Acts like these not only traumatize young medical professionals working tirelessly in demanding environments but also sow seeds of fear and alienation among Kashmiri students. The administration must act decisively to reassure students that their safety, dignity, and identity are protected,” he added.
The Association further appealed to the GMC Jammu administration to initiate an internal inquiry and take exemplary disciplinary action against those involved. It emphasized the need for establishing a grievance redressal mechanism and ensuring a zero-tolerance policy against any form of harassment or discrimination within the campus or hostels. Our campuses must remain spaces of learning and healing, not intimidation and hate. (KDC)
