Sir: Jamat-e-Islami’s student wing IJT has de-facto control over most of the public sector universities. They have earned the reputation of being extortionists and terrorists, who terrorise all those who do not follow their prescribed rules. Largely obsessed with women, they do not allow males and females to sit together or talk to each other. They are the harbingers of conservatism and do not let anyone challenge their absurd views. Keeping an eye on all liberal and moderate students as well as teachers, they are busy finding opportunities to intimidate them. They brutally crush all liberties of speech. They pursue the evangelical purpose of purifying the people, who do not agree with them. They also have illegal possession of hostels, building upon links with terrorist organisations. When I was studying in Punjab University, IJT’s goons were notorious for extorting money from canteens. They used to make money out of illegal admissions and allotments in hostels. Lastly, they interrupt the educational environment by their periodical fights and hooliganism. They block roads, intimidate administration, and damage property to coerce administration. Frequent strikes over trivial matters have become a norm in universities. All these activities are usually planned to show their strength. It is very sad that our educational institutions are still occupied by these outfits. They have ruined the very purpose of educational institutions: to illuminate and enlighten the minds of youth and to eliminate dogmatism and fundamentalism. They have also spoiled the conducive environment, which is required for creative thinking. This environment is desperately needed at this time when we are fighting against the forces of darkness. The Pakistani army is fighting against terrorists who wish to impose their ideology on the people. IJT is also busy imposing its own version of Islam on students using sheer force and violence. They have their own standards of decency. Sitting with the opposite sex is indecent while brutalising teachers and students is okay. I cannot understand why our government has never thought about ending their rule of terror and to emancipate the innocent students. This indifference of the government actually makes it complicit in this vicious crime. It gives a message that one can still intimidate authorities; imposing their ideas using force. We are all told that the de-radicalisation of society is a part of our anti-terror policy. However, nothing has yet been done as far as our educational institutions are concerned. There is a desperate need to take stern actions against these people. Thanking you in the anticipation. TAYYABA ISMAIL Karachi