Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday said they have spoken to their counterparts in Dehradun following reports of harassment of Kashmiri students there.
“This refers to the circulation of news regarding the harassment of Kashmir based students in Dehradun. In this regard it is informed that the authorities from Jammu and Kashmir Police have spoken to the concerned authorities in Dehradun Police,” said a spokesman, in a statement.
He said the authorities in Dehradun Police have assured that they are in touch with the representative of Kashmir-based boys and that all necessary arrangements for the safety and security of students in Dehradun have been put in place.
“Officers from Jammu and Kashmir Police are in constant touch with the authorities in Dehradun police,” he said.
Earlier, several Kashmiris studying in Dehradun had said they were being forced to leave their rented rooms.
They said the situation was tense in Dehradun. “Where shall we go at this time? Sir we request you please take some precautions for our protection that would be your most kindness,” a student said in an email.