JNU Turns Battlefield: Left-wing Students Break Police Barricades, 28 Detained

JNU Turns Battlefield: Tensions flared again at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday evening when dozens of students broke police barricades and protested on Nelson Mandela Marg. Atmosphere of tension was again witnessed in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday evening, when dozens of students broke police barricades and demonstrated on Nelson Mandela Marg. Police said that during the protest, there was a scuffle between students and policemen, abusive language was used and road traffic was disrupted for some time.

Students protest

In the evening, about 70 to 80 students, including many female students, gathered at the West Gate and suddenly crossed the barricade and moved towards the road. The police tried to stop and pacify them several times, but the students continued attempting to move forward despite warnings. Seeing the situation going out of control, the police detained 28 students, including 19 men and 9 women. According to the police, JNU Students Union President Nitish Kumar, Vice President Manisha and General Secretary Muntiya Fatima are also among the arrested students.

Policemen also got injured

Four male and two female policemen were injured during the clash. Everyone was sent to the hospital for first aid. Delhi Police said that legal action has been initiated regarding the damage caused and traffic disruption during the protest.

The JNU administration imposed a fine

Meanwhile, the university administration has imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on student union president Nitish Kumar in an old case. Issuing the order, the JNU Chief Proctor's Office said that Nitish Kumar was found guilty of protesting within 100 meters of the Dean of Students office in violation of the rules of the university.

Old case related to hostel notice

The protest took place when students received notices to vacate the hostel. According to the administration, Nitish Kumar and other students forcibly entered the admin block and damaged the door and university property. The order states that this act falls in the category of serious indiscipline, but keeping in mind the career of the student, a fine of only Rs 10,000 has been imposed. Nitish Kumar will have to deposit this amount within 10 days, and he has also been given the right to appeal within 20 days. The administration also said that orders have been issued to impose fines on other students involved in the same protest.