Head scarf row at Srinivas College : Muslim students stage protest

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Aug 27, 2016: Muslim Students of Srinivas College Valachil staged  a  protest outside the College today, August 27 Saturday, against the college administration for restricting  Muslim girls  from wearing head scarf.  Even parents participated in the protest and shouted slogans against the college.

It is said that  students were also irked over strict rules which are imposed on the Muslim students  wherein they were not allowed to attend Friday Namaz and there was also a ban on beards.

 One of the student alleged that  religious freedom was snatched away from the students by beard ban and said the students will fight until justice is done.

 Mangaluru Rural Police have tightened the security around the college premises.