10 months ago
Ahmedabad Universities Warn International Students After Liquor Party Incident
Some college students from other countries who are studying in Ahmedabad, India, were reportedly at a party where alcohol was present.
Gujarat, where Ahmedabad is located, has strict rules against alcohol.
The universities are telling these students that breaking the rules could cause problems.
They are waiting to hear from higher-ups before deciding exactly what to do.
The group that helps these students with their studies has told them that they must follow India's laws, especially the ones about alcohol, because Gujarat is different from other places.
The universities want to make sure everyone follows the rules to keep good relationships with students from all over the world.
Ahmedabad universities are warning international students following an alleged liquor party incident.
Universities are awaiting official instructions from higher authorities to take action.
Gujarat University has 'sensitized' its international students about potential consequences.
The ICCR has submitted a factual report and previously oriented students on Gujarat's prohibition laws.
Gujarat University stated that necessary action will be taken as per rules after receiving official instructions.
- Who
- International students and Ahmedabad's Gujarat University and Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR)
- What
- An alleged 'liquor party' incident involving international students, leading to universities issuing warnings and awaiting official instructions for action.
- Where
- Outside the university campus in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- When
- Incident on the night of October 24; university meetings and statements occurred on Monday and Tuesday.
- Why
- To address the violation of Gujarat's prohibition laws and maintain international relations.
University Actions
Student Engagement
Official Response to Incident
University Actions
Universities are awaiting official instructions from higher authorities before taking definitive action against international students involved in an alleged liquor party.
Student Engagement
Some university authorities have verbally warned and 'sensitized' international students about the potential consequences of engaging in such activities, while Gujarat University issued a statement indicating necessary action will be taken as per rules after receiving official instructions.
Communication and Orientation
University Actions
The ICCR office has submitted a factual report to its headquarters and has already conducted an orientation program emphasizing Gujarat's prohibition laws and the importance of abiding by local laws.
Student Engagement
International students, including those under the ICCR fellowship, are being informed about the unique prohibition laws in Gujarat, distinguishing it from other states.
Key facts
- Incident Date
- October 24 night
- Universities Involved/Mentioned
- Gujarat University, Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
- Number of International Students (Gujarat University)
- Over 400 under ICCR fellowship
- Total International Students (Gujarat Public Universities)
- Over 1350 (including GTU, MSU Vadodara, NFSU Gandhinagar)
- Governing Body
- Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) under the Ministry of External Affairs
Quotes
Subhash Singh
ICCR Gujarat’s sub-zonal officer speaking to The Indian Express.
“The office is waiting for any official communication from concerned universities and police to take any action against foreign students under the ICCR programme. Though we have submitted the factual report in this matter to the headquarters.”
indianexpress.com
“The opening lines of our orientation of our students is that this is the land of Mahatma Gandhi and it is different from other states. Students are clearly informed how Gujarat with its prohibition law is different from other states and every one of them have to abide by the law of the land.”
indianexpress.com
A senior university official
A senior university official speaking to The Indian Express.
“The concerned officials co-ordinating with the foreign students under ICCR fellowship programme have verbally warned and sensitised them not to get involved in any such activity in the future as they might face serious consequences.”
indianexpress.com
Gujarat University
An official statement from Gujarat University.
“In the interest of maintaining international relations in Gujarat University, students from different countries are studying through official institutions of the Government of India. Regarding the information received by the media regarding the incident that took place outside the university campus with foreign students, necessary action will be taken as per the rules after receiving official instructions. The remaining students have also been urged again regarding the same.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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