Agnes Hijab row: Muslim girl claims ‘threat’ from Gulf; father slams CFI for ‘using’ his daughter

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June 29, 2018

Mangaluru, Jun 29: The hijab row in Mangaluru’s prestigious St Agnes College has taken a new twist with a couple of Muslim girls from the same college accusing the Campus Front of India (CFI) of unnecessarily politicising the issue.

On Jun 25, a few Muslim students of the college under the aegis of the Campus Front of India, had staged a protest to exert pressure on the college authorities to allow them to wear headscarf as part of hijab inside classrooms.

Naureen, Vice President of St Agnes Student Council, who is also a Muslim, told media persons today that she received threats from a man (suspected to be an NRI) from a Gulf country for not supporting the CFI sponsored protest.

She said that the Muslim female students were instigated by a Whatsapp group 'Justice for Scarf and Namaz'.  "A few days ago even I was added to this group along with other Agnes students, but I did not appreciate the conversation and the context. Subsequently I exited from the group. However, my number was anonymously circulated I have been receiving wielded threats from an unidentified male from Saudi Arabia," she revealed.

Meanwhile, Anees Shahik, father of a student, who was allegedly forced to take part in the protest, alleged that his daughter was unnecessarily dragged to the issue by CFI.

"My daughter was just called by this group to discuss the matter outside college gate. But when the media arrived in the scene, she was pressurised to make a statement by CFI. Clearly instigated by them, my daughter made certain statements. At this age it is easy for children to fall for pressure of such groups," he said.

“The matter is blown out of proportion, whereas I certainly feel that this is an internal matter and it can be resolved by the school management and administration,” he added.

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naureen
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Jul 2018

muhammad rafique, you cant tell me what i should do . theres nothing like behaving like a muslim. i know what i have done. i am not trying to impress the management or any of the members. i did what was right. i am not against anyone . But, protesting against the college was not an option. i dont want you to fight (if you knew about islam you would also know what violence is haram) . 

Muhammad Rafique
 - 
Saturday, 30 Jun 2018

In reply to by Agnes Student

Thanks for helping me understand that you are a girl student .

dear sister it's  better not drag my family members here.

firstly  I didnt comment on you personally unless you are Naureen. i still wonder how can someone feel instigated with the phrase "justice for scarf and namaz" '

Mr. Narang kotian, we don’t want your sympathy , don’t pull down Pakistan’s politics to us keep quit.

Mr Rafeeq,
You need not to teach me where to raise my voice and where not. I also have the right to hide my identity (just like you have right to wear hijab). By the way, instead of asking me to show the guts, ask the female members of your family. Mind your tongue while arguing with a girl

why commenting with anonymous identify ? have guts to reveal yourself

why are you silent when cheddi goons have been creating ruckus in the name of  moral policing?

give your suggestions to morons like pumpwell, etc

Naren Kotian
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Congrats to Naureen. Muslim girls like you are asset of the nation. Don’t hesitate to go and file complaint against those who issue you threats. They are jihadists. People like them had tried to kill Malala too. I am sure that you will face more threats in future from thirbokis. But believe me, the more threats you receive, the more you become stronger. 
Jai Hind

Suresh
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

CFI has only these 3 members..!  in thier protests, always these 3 people. No other people is there for them. Somehow they managed to get few girls this time for the protests. 

Kumar
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

I wont believe a muslim father will tell against issue if the intention is true. I believe CFI using that girl and politicising the issue. 

Vidya Shetty
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Appreciate the courage of Naureen, who braved threats and issued a bold statement. All are with you. Don’t worry. Let the misogynists go to hell.

Mr Rafeeq. First you behave like a Muslim by understanding the issue. What’s the meaning of your question? Whats the meaning of asking justice for scarf & namaz? What happened in Agnes is its internal issue. You need not to send your sister or daughter to this college. Stop giving ur bullshit advices to other girls.

Ibrahim
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

CFI supports only unwanted issues. 

Was it too bad than your right wing folks have been spreading hatred against muslims?

Muhammad Rafique
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Sister Naureen, what is wrong in asking justice for scarf & namaz?

First try to learn what Islam is  and behave like a Muslim. Rather being a office bearer of a student council and impress upon the management and others .

Sindhu Baliga
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Admin of the jihadist whatsapp group 'Justice for Scarf and Namaz' must be arrested immediately. This group is responsible for all the confusion. One of my Muslim friends showed me the conversations in the group. It was too bad

Apolitical 
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Some students were used by the CFI and some by the college. Please allow the students to lead the life as they wish and concentrate on education. Keep communal hatred away from the campus

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