Chittorgarh, Rajasthan : Seventeen nursing students from Kashmir were arrested Monday at Mewar University. The students protested the non-recognition of their B.Sc. nursing course. Officials confirmed the arrests on the university campus.
Student Protest and Arrest
The demonstration occurred Monday afternoon. Students chanted slogans demanding recognition. They sought accreditation from the Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC). University advertisements had claimed course recognition.
During the protest, one student allegedly attempted self-immolation. This student poured petrol on himself. Police intervened before he could complete the act. Officials stated police stopped the student from pouring petrol from a bottle.
The entire group of students was detained. They were taken to a police station. Legal action will follow. Gangrar Station House Officer Shyam Gurjar confirmed the petrol incident. He stated students attempted suicide by sprinkling petrol.
Course Recognition Dispute
Students enrolled based on university advertisements. These ads stated the B.Sc. nursing course was recognized. However, students discovered after admission that approvals were missing. This lack of official accreditation is the root cause of the protest.
The protesting students claim they were misled. They expected their degrees to be valid. The RNC and INC are the governing bodies for nursing education in India. Their recognition is essential for professional practice.
The arrests raise questions about university admissions practices. Students seeking nursing careers rely on accredited programs. This situation highlights the importance of verifying course recognition before enrollment.