PAC Mattewara commends students for their brave stand

Ludhiana: The public action committee (Mattewara) lauded the students of Govt Girls College for their resolute stand against a blatant attempt to encroach upon a significant portion of their college land. Condemning the alleged gross misuse of political power, PAC Mattewara said it stands firmly with the students and faculty in their efforts to safeguard their institution and its property. "We are deeply grateful to the students for defending this esteemed institution from unlawful encroachment. Our appreciation also goes to all who stood by them and helped remove the illegal poles installed by the encroachers. It is heartening to see the youth so aware of their rights and responsibilities," Amandeep Bains, Jaskirat Singh, Kapil Arora, and Kuldeep Khaira of PAC Mattewara stated. "By confronting and resisting the encroachment from Day 1, these young women have not only protected their college grounds but also set a powerful precedent. They have created history by uprooting the corrupt intentions at their very onset, sending a clear message to all such offenders," they said.Saying that students have upheld the Latin adage nemo est supra leges (No one is above the law, no matter how powerful they may be), PAC Mattewara members said, "Playgrounds and open spaces are essential for physical and mental development of students. This was not just an attack on land, but on the future of our youth. We urge the college management to diligently pursue the matter with the police and ensure a proper FIR is registered against both the encroachers and their political backers. While we understand the challenges of seeking justice against those with political influence, we firmly believe the law must prevail."