Guru Ghasidas Central University in Chhattisgarh is investigating allegations that a programme officer forced students to offer namaz during an NSS camp held in Shivtaraiin. Students claim they were threatened with certificate withholding for protesting the 'forced namaz'. Police have requested details from the university as part of their inquiry into the complaint.
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