Islamabad, July, 2025: QAU students detained during forced hostel eviction, leading to protests and legal action over alleged rights violations.
Several students at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Islamabad were reportedly detained during a sudden hostel eviction drive, triggering widespread backlash from student groups, rights activists, and alumni. The incident unfolded earlier this week when university authorities, accompanied by police, began forcibly vacating hostels, allegedly without prior notice or alternative arrangements.
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Videos circulating on social media show students being dragged out of their rooms, with some detained for resisting the eviction. Student unions have condemned the move as unjust and authoritarian, claiming it violates basic housing rights and due process. The university administration has maintained that the action was in line with rules, citing overstays and unauthorized occupancy.
Lawyers representing the students have filed a petition challenging the legality of the detentions and eviction process, calling it a breach of constitutional rights. The Islamabad High Court has reportedly taken notice and may hear the case later this week.
The incident has ignited debates over campus autonomy, student welfare, and the role of police in academic spaces. Protests are now being planned both on and off campus in solidarity with the detained students.
