JNU violence: Masked men enter campus, attack students, teachers

January 6, 2020 Crime

New Delhi: A masked mob armed with sticks and stones barged into Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday evening and beat up students and teachers.

At least 20 injured, including Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU), President Aishe Ghosh. JNUSU General Secretary Satish Chandra was also injured in the JNU violence.

The injured have been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) as chaos reigned on the campus for nearly two hours.

The JNUSU has alleged the involvement of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad or ABVP, the student body linked to the BJP, in the attack.

https://twitter.com/JNUSUofficial/status/1213856771044888576

On the other hand, the ABVP alleged that their members were attacked by leftist students.

Following the request of JNU administration, the Delhi police held a flag march in the campus.

Police said it conducted a flag march and the situation was brought under control after it got a written request from the JNU administration.

Sources said Home Minister Amit Shah has asked Delhi Police chief Amulya Patnaik for a report over the JNU violence.

Union Home Minister has spoken to Delhi Police Commissioner over JNU violence and instructed him to take necessary action. Hon’ble minister has also ordered an enquiry to be carried out by a Joint CP level officer and asked for a report to be submitted as soon as possible.
— गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) January 5, 2020

Meanwhile, leaders across the party line condemned the attack.

https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1213850414258380807

Spoke to Hon’ble LG and urged him to direct police to restore order. He has assured that he is closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps https://t.co/gpRGCCbwGF
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 5, 2020

Horrifying images from JNU — the place I know & remember was one for fierce debates & opinions but never violence. I unequivocally condemn the events of today. This govt, regardless of what has been said the past few weeks, wants universities to be safe spaces for all students.
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) January 5, 2020