Safoora Zargar

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Safoora Zargar is a Sociology student who is pursuing MPhil at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi. She comes from Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. She made headlines in 2020 for leading various anti-CAA protests in Delhi and NCR following which she was arrested in April 2020 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).Although she belongs to Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, she lacks the typical Kashmiri features and accent because she has spent most of her childhood and adulthood in Delhi and NCR.In an interview, she revealed that when she was in school, she was the only Muslim in her class and most of her classmates used to taunt her for being a Kashmiri Muslim by saying You are a terrorist, go back to Pakistan. [11]DNA.Safoora also revealed in an interview that she had been considered an outsider in Delhi, though she considers herself a typical Delhite, she said, I belong to Delhi; have lived here for 20 years. I grew up here, went to Delhi University and now Im pursing my Masters degree. Why should I be seen as an outsider? [12]DNA.While pursuing her BA in Sociology, she worked closely with Womens Development Cell and also started a campus magazine. [13]Outlook.After her graduation, Safoora Zargar pursued a career in marketing for almost a year and a half. Thereafter, she attended Jamia Millia Islamia where she did an MA in Sociology. [14]Outlook Safoora Zargar With Her Friends at Jamia Millia Islamia.While pursuing her post-graduation at Jamia Millia Islamia, Zargar actively protested against the Kathua Rape case in 2018. Safoora Zargar Protesting Against the Kathua Rape Case.In 2018, she also became part of protests against the Syria turmoil. Safoora Zargar Holding a Placard of Free Syria.In 2019, Safoora Zargar started doing an MPhil in sociology at Jamia Millia Islamia.At Jamia Millia Islamia, Zargar closely worked with the media wing of the Jamia Coordination Committee and started taking part in anti-CAA protests in Delhi and NCR. Safoora Zargar Leading an anti-CAA Protest.