Anna Univ sexual assault row : TN Guv says students safety non-negotiable
28-Dec-2024 06:38 PM 7740
Chennai, Dec 28 (Reporter) Asserting that safety of the students was paramount and non-negotiable in the wake of alleged sexual assault on a girl student at the prestigious State-run Anna University campus, Tamil Nadu Governor-Chancellor R N Ravi on Saturday directed the Varsity authorities to take immediate action on safety and security issue, and appealed to the students and their parents not to panic. "The Governor has stated that the safety and well-being of our students are non-negotiable", the Raj Bhavan said in a communique issued this evening hours after Mr Ravi visited the University, reviewed the security measures and separately interacted with girls and boys students. The Governor also instructed the University administration to take immediate action on the safety and security issues raised by the students, it said. Mr Ravi also advised the students and their parents not to panic and directed the University administration to ensure a culture of safety and accountability. It said following the deeply distressing incident of sexual assault reported within the campus of the Anna University, Chennai, the Governor-Chancellor visited the University today to review the security measures, interact with the students and to ensure that immediate and decisive action is taken to safeguard the students. During the visit, the Governor-Chancellor met the Registrar and other senior faculty members, interacted with them and reviewed the security measures within the University campus. He interacted with the students (girls and boys separately) and patiently listened to their perspectives, recommendations and suggestions in order to make the campus a more safe and secure place...////...
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