High alert in Uttar Pradesh following violence at JNU campus
5 years ago

High alert in Uttar Pradesh following violence at JNU campus

India TV News  

A high alert was sounded in Uttar Pradesh on Monday after the Jawaharlal Nehru University in the national capital witnessed a night of unprecedented violence. Singh said: "We are stepping up vigilance and have asked all district police chiefs to remain on high alert in view of the prevailing situation." On Sunday night, several masked individuals, both male and female, thrashed students, including girls, and teachers inside the JNU campus with wooden and metal rods, injuring many. While the number of the injured in the various clashes which occurred through the day was not yet known, at least 20 students were admitted to the AIIMS with severe injuries, including Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union President Aishe Ghosh - who was reportedly hit over the eye with an iron rod.

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Delhi: Three injured after clashes erupted in JNU | VIDEO
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: Three injured after clashes erupted in JNU | VIDEO

India TV News  

Tensions escalated at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi as clashes erupted between two student groups, resulting in injuries to at least three individuals. The clashes underscored the simmering tensions on the university campus, raising concerns over student safety and campus security. Violence caught on camera Videos circulating online depict scenes of violence, with one individual seen wielding a stick and …

JNU professor claims 'attacked by gangsters' in Delhi's RK Puram, university demands action
1 year, 11 months ago

JNU professor claims 'attacked by gangsters' in Delhi's RK Puram, university demands action

India Today  

Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association raised concerns over an alleged attack on a JNU professor, Dr Satiya Brat Das, last week. "Furthermore, shockingly, the gang allegedly seems to have obtained Dr Das’s telephone number from JNU security and harassed him with threats to his life and extortion demands for the rest of the night," the JNUTA statement read. It is …

High alert continues at AP’s major railway, bus stations
2 years, 6 months ago

High alert continues at AP’s major railway, bus stations

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: High alert continues at all major railway and bus stations as also central government offices within Andhra Pradesh for the second consecutive day following protests against Agnipath scheme. Hara Prasad said, “We have ensured an incident-free situation at Guntur Railway Station on Saturday by stepping up vigil at all major installations.” Vijayawada police arrested 12 youngsters who had been …

‘President Kovind, PM Modi, UP CM are here, yet…’: RLD condemns Kanpur violence
2 years, 7 months ago

‘President Kovind, PM Modi, UP CM are here, yet…’: RLD condemns Kanpur violence

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtriya Lok Dal condemned the violence which broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Friday and urged people to maintain peace. Kanpur violence: A total of 16 people have been taken into custody while the injured were rushed to the hospital. Violence broke out in Becongunj area of Kanpur as members of the minority community clashed with the police, …

8 UP districts on high alert in wake of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute in Mathura
2 years, 7 months ago

8 UP districts on high alert in wake of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute in Mathura

India TV News  

Highlights Several petitions have been filed in various courts over the Mathura dispute The petitioners have sought restrictions on the presence of Muslims at the mosque The mosque is situated near the Shri Krishna temple complex in Mathura Eight districts in Uttar Pradesh were put on high alert by the state police in the wake of a slew of petitions …

Delhi, U.P. on high alert after violence during Hanuman Jayanthi procession
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi, U.P. on high alert after violence during Hanuman Jayanthi procession

The Hindu  

The national capital and adjoining regions of Uttar Pradesh were put on high alert on Saturday following a confrontation between two communities in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri during a “shobha yatra” on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Police sources said multiple such processions had been taken out in the area during the day; the confrontation occurred when the third such procession began …

Jamia violence: Delhi Police tells court it entered university to rescue innocent students, restore normalcy
4 years, 9 months ago

Jamia violence: Delhi Police tells court it entered university to rescue innocent students, restore normalcy

Firstpost  

Delhi Police on Monday filed an action taken report about the Jamia violence in a court and sought the dismissal of a plea seeking FIR against police officials for entering the varsity campus without permission and allegedly subjecting students to brutality. Delhi Police, in the ATR filed before Metropolitan Magistrate Rajat Goyal, said that with a view to contain the …

Northeast Delhi violence Live: Situation peaceful in riot-hit areas, relaxation in sec 144 from 10 am to 2 pm
4 years, 10 months ago

Northeast Delhi violence Live: Situation peaceful in riot-hit areas, relaxation in sec 144 from 10 am to 2 pm

India TV News  

Normalcy is slowly returning to the riot-hit Northeast Delhi after protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act turned violent killing at least 42 people so far while scores have been injured. Northeast Delhi Violence | Live updates 03:00 pm: A team of Border Security Force today visited the house BSF constable Mohammad Anees, whose house in Khajuri Khas area was set …

From Jadavpur to JNU, student protests gained momentum since 2014; India ranks third in number of attacks on education community
5 years ago

From Jadavpur to JNU, student protests gained momentum since 2014; India ranks third in number of attacks on education community

Firstpost  

Attacks at three university campuses – Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University and Jawaharlal Nehru University – within a span of three weeks resulted in injuries to students and raised questions on the role of the police in containing such violence and the safety of varsities in the country Attacks at three university campuses — Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim …

JNU violence: Mumbai Police files four FIRs; Umar Khalid and organisers, participants of Gateway of India protests among those booked
5 years ago

JNU violence: Mumbai Police files four FIRs; Umar Khalid and organisers, participants of Gateway of India protests among those booked

Firstpost  

Mumbai Police on Tuesday filed four FIRs against people involved in local protests against the violence on students and faculty of the Jawaharlal Nehru University on 5 January. A spontaneous gathering of citizens took place at the iconic Gateway of India in the city after reports of the incident, in which 34 people were injured, surfaced. Reportedly, a case of …

Over 48 hours since JNU attack, no arrests or action against ABVP; Delhi Police's response starkly different from Jamia clashes
5 years ago

Over 48 hours since JNU attack, no arrests or action against ABVP; Delhi Police's response starkly different from Jamia clashes

Firstpost  

Nearly 48 hours after violence broke out at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, the police are yet to make any arrests in the case. Nearly 48 hours after attacks on students was reported at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, the Delhi Police are yet to make any arrests in the case. In a video posted on Twitter, the …

JNU violence: Protests outside IIM Ahmedabad; Jignesh Mevani, Mallika Sarabhai take part
5 years ago

JNU violence: Protests outside IIM Ahmedabad; Jignesh Mevani, Mallika Sarabhai take part

India TV News  

Protests against violence in the Jawaharlal Nehru University rocked campuses across the country on Monday. Dalit leader and independent MLA Jignesh Mevani and classical dancer Mallika Sarabhai were among those who took part in the protest. Violence broke out at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday night as masked men armed with sticks attacked students and teachers and damaged property on …

‘Iron rods, hammers and organised attack’: JNUSU president recounts violence
5 years ago

‘Iron rods, hammers and organised attack’: JNUSU president recounts violence

Hindustan Times  

A day after a violent mob attacked students and teachers at the reputed Jawaharlal Nehru University, Aishe Ghosh, the JNUSU president who was injured in Sunday’s violence on campus, alleged that it had been an organised attack. The JNU campus was rocked by unprecedented violence on Sunday, with masked men brandishing iron rods and sticks going on the rampage. On …

'I was reminded of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack': Uddhav Thackeray on JNU violence
5 years ago

'I was reminded of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack': Uddhav Thackeray on JNU violence

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has spoken on Sunday's Jawaharlal Nehru University violence saying that he was reminded of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, suggesting that an investigation is needed to find out who were these masked attackers. On Sunday, a close to 100 masked goons entered JNU campus and attacked students, teachers inside the university. Now a day after …

JNU attack: Police lockdown in JNU, protest spreads to other varsities
5 years ago

JNU attack: Police lockdown in JNU, protest spreads to other varsities

Live Mint  

Delhi Police Monday said the situation at Jawaharlal Nehru University was under control even as they closed all gates of the varsity while deploying police officials outside the main gate, a day after masked miscreants ran amok inside the campus injuring students, teachers and vandalizing hostels. JNU students union president Aishe Ghosh, who was injured and taken to the hospital, …

JNU violence: Students from various colleges continue protests at Gateway of India in Mumbai, condemn attack on varsity
5 years ago

JNU violence: Students from various colleges continue protests at Gateway of India in Mumbai, condemn attack on varsity

Firstpost  

More students from various colleges in Mumbai joined the protest at the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Monday morning to condemn the violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi Mumbai: More students from various colleges in Mumbai joined the protest at the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Monday morning to condemn the violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru …

JNU violence: Nationwide outrage across country; protests rock campuses
5 years ago

JNU violence: Nationwide outrage across country; protests rock campuses

India TV News  

India's prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University came under violent attack by masked mob Sunday evening, which injured several students and faculty members. JNU violence Highlights: 10.40 PM: Mumbai: Members of ABVP hold protest at Hutatma Chowk against yesterday's violence at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University 9.44 PM: Protests outside IIM Ahmedabad. The protesting students damaged the communication servers to disrupt the winter …

‘Will soon register FIR’: Delhi police after Sunday violence on JNU campus
5 years ago

‘Will soon register FIR’: Delhi police after Sunday violence on JNU campus

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi police said it has received several complaints in connection with Sunday’s violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University where masked men and women armed with sticks and rods attacked students and teachers and damaged property on the campus Police at the Jawaharlal Nehru University after violence at the campus in New Delhi on Sunday. The delegation comprising students and teachers …

JNU admin condemns violence on campus; Delhi Police assure action against perpetrators
5 years ago

JNU admin condemns violence on campus; Delhi Police assure action against perpetrators

India TV News  

The Delhi Police have assured action against the perpetrators of violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, Communist Party of India leader Sitaram Yechury said on Monday. JNU admin condemns violence at campus, appeals for peace Meanwhile, the administration of the Jawaharlal Nehru University condemned the violence which had broken out on its campus on January 5, leaving scores of …

JNU Violence LIVE: BJP, Left Workers Clash in Jadavpur During Stir Against Delhi Mob Attack, Police Use Baton
5 years ago

JNU Violence LIVE: BJP, Left Workers Clash in Jadavpur During Stir Against Delhi Mob Attack, Police Use Baton

News 18  

JNU Violence LIVE Updates: Hours after a masked mob brutally attacked students and teachers of Jawaharlal Nehru University, students across the country took to the streets to protest against the horrific incident. The JNU administration said “masked miscreants armed with sticks were roaming around, damaging property and attacking people” and that police had been called in to maintain law and …

Watch: 'Delhi police, go back' slogans raised during flag march inside JNU campus after Sunday's violence
5 years ago

Watch: 'Delhi police, go back' slogans raised during flag march inside JNU campus after Sunday's violence

India TV News  

The Delhi Police on Sunday conducted a flag march in the Jawaharlal Nehru University after violence broke out inside its campus when masked men armed with sticks and rods attacked students and teachers and also damaged property. In a never heard incident of violence before inside a varsity campus, at least 28 people, including JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh, …

Unfortunate how violence by one group prevents thousands from pursuing academic activities: JNU
5 years ago

Unfortunate how violence by one group prevents thousands from pursuing academic activities: JNU

India TV News  

The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday night reacted to the violence that occurred inside the campus. The JNU also said that students opposing the semester registration process "moved aggressively" in a bid to stop those supporting the process, triggering a clash, while "masked miscreants" carrying sticks and rods went on a rampage in hostel rooms. "Some masked miscreants also entered …

Delhi Police holds meeting with students, teachers after Sunday’s violence at JNU
5 years ago

Delhi Police holds meeting with students, teachers after Sunday’s violence at JNU

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police PRO M S Randhawa held a meeting with a delegation of students and teachers after violence broke out at the Jawaharlal Nehru University here, officials said on Monday. Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa held a meeting with a delegation of students and teachers from JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia and Delhi University after violence in JNU campus on the …

JNU attack reminds me of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Uddhav Thackeray
5 years ago

JNU attack reminds me of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Uddhav Thackeray

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday compared JNU campus violence to 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Condemning the attack on students on JNU campus, Uddhav Thackeray said, "When I saw the news of JNU attack on TV, it reminded me of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack." "Masked attackers at JNU are cowards, their identity should be revealed," said Uddhav Thackeray. Uddhav …

JNU violence timeline: How it all started with Left-ABVP clash a day before, led to Sunday's mayhem
5 years ago

JNU violence timeline: How it all started with Left-ABVP clash a day before, led to Sunday's mayhem

India Today  

Masked men and women armed with sticks, rods and acid unleashed violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday night. Timeline of how the violence unfolded in JNU: January 4: Around 1 pm masked intruders entered the Central Information System and damaged the server. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON JNU VIOLENCE On Jan 4, an altercation took place between Left and ABVP …

Beyond JNU violence: From renaissance to bloodshed, a campus story
5 years ago

Beyond JNU violence: From renaissance to bloodshed, a campus story

India Today  

University campuses in India are on boil. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON JNU VIOLENCE While in other two university campuses -- Jamia and AMU, it was the Citizenship Amendment Act that brought students on the streets, where they clashed with police, in the JNU, there was another sticking point which saw sticks fly high and low. Things are said to have …

A day after JNU violence, uneasy silence on campus as nation boils in anger
5 years ago

A day after JNU violence, uneasy silence on campus as nation boils in anger

India Today  

Jawaharlal University campus witnessed an uneasy calm on Monday as hundreds of security personnel guarded the gates of the forested educational institution in the national capital. pic.twitter.com/mJKV2D3gXF ANI January 6, 2020 Aligarh Muslim University students demanded the resignation of Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar as hundreds took part in a rally over violence by masked men at JNU’s campus …

JNU violence: SFI calls for nationwide protests against attack
5 years ago

JNU violence: SFI calls for nationwide protests against attack

India TV News  

The CPI-M-affiliated Students Federation of India has called for nationwide protests on Monday against the violence that swept the Jawaharlal Nehru University we will protest not only in Delhi, but across the nation," said SFI General Secretary Mayukh Biswas. Accusing the police of not responding to the students' fervent pleas for help, Biswas said the students would lay siege on …

Arvind Kejriwal expresses shock at JNU violence, asks Delhi L-G to intervene; Rahul Gandhi says 'fascists' afraid of brave students' voices
5 years ago

Arvind Kejriwal expresses shock at JNU violence, asks Delhi L-G to intervene; Rahul Gandhi says 'fascists' afraid of brave students' voices

Firstpost  

Shortly after a clash broke out between members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union and the ABVP on the university campus on Sunday, a host of political leaders condemned the violence. The JNU Students’ Union termed the violence as “State- Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi condemn violence Shortly after news of the clashes broke out, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted: …

JNU violence: Teachers at Jamia, Jadavapur University join nationwide chorus condemning violence
5 years ago

JNU violence: Teachers at Jamia, Jadavapur University join nationwide chorus condemning violence

India TV News  

Masked men armed with sticks entered the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday, beating up teachers and students. LIVE UPDATES 01:08 AM: Teachers at Jadavpur University and Jamia Milia Islamia have condemned the violence on the JNU campus on Sunday evening, joining a chorus of voices that have expressed solidarity with students and faculty of JNU. A spokesperson of …

Big reshuffle in Delhi Police after Jamia violence, 11 officers transferred
5 years ago

Big reshuffle in Delhi Police after Jamia violence, 11 officers transferred

India TV News  

A day after violence in Jamia Millia Islamia University, eleven Delhi Police officers have been transferred in a late-night reshuffle on Monday. The reshuffle comes amid raging protests against "action" by the Delhi Police on the students of Jamia Millia University on Sunday. Students allege police lathicharged them and used tear gas shells inside the campus. Big reshuffle in Delhi …

JNU’s popularity among Indian youth: What do the numbers say?
5 years ago

JNU’s popularity among Indian youth: What do the numbers say?

India TV News  

For the first time in decades, students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University are boycotting their end semester examinations to protest the university administration’s decision to hike the hostel fees. As per the university records, 1.22 lakh applicants appeared for JNU’s written test in 2015-16, held at 76 centres in 51 cities across the country. As per the latest student enrollment …

JNU Protest: Delhi Police lodges two FIRs
5 years, 1 month ago

JNU Protest: Delhi Police lodges two FIRs

India TV News  

The Delhi Police has lodged two FIRs on Tuesday during the Jawaharlal Nehru University protest. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar Thakur, a case under IPC sections 186, 353, 332, 188 was registered at the Lodhi Colony police station regarding Monday's incident at Aurobindo Marg. The situation in Delhi remained tensed on Monday as hundreds of students of …

JNU protest: Students gear up for more demonstrations after showdown with Delhi Police
5 years, 1 month ago

JNU protest: Students gear up for more demonstrations after showdown with Delhi Police

India TV News  

Students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University will continue their agitation against the fee hike on Tuesday too after Monday's showdown. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union, JNU Administration and Hostel presidents are going to meet the three-member-committee formed by the Human Resource Development Ministry to recommend ways to restore normal functioning of the varsity. The situation in Delhi remained tensed …

JNU protests: Police file FIRs against students, JNUSU says no action should be taken against protesters
5 years, 1 month ago

JNU protests: Police file FIRs against students, JNUSU says no action should be taken against protesters

India Today  

The Delhi Police lodged two FIRs on Tuesday in connection with the protest by Jawaharlal Nehru University students over a hostel fee hike, even as the students' union demanded that no administrative or legal action be taken against the protesters. The issue also resonated in the Lok Sabha with Opposition members describing the alleged police action on the students "suppression …

Delhi Police denies using force against protesting JNU students
5 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Police denies using force against protesting JNU students

India TV News  

While the protesting JNU students alleged on Monday that they were baton-charged as they marched towards Parliament, police denied the allegation leveled against them. In a statement, the Delhi Police said it did not use force against the protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University students. Apart from 10 companies of CAPF, around 800 Delhi Police personnel were deployed to handle the protest …

JNU protestors march towards parliament, clash with police
5 years, 1 month ago

JNU protestors march towards parliament, clash with police

Op India  

The perpetual protest dawdlers of the Jawaharlal Nehru University today launched a march towards the Indian parliament in opposition to JNU administration’s proposed fees hike and other proposals. Delhi Police PRO has said that they will inquire into lathi charge allegations made by JNU students. pic.twitter.com/5yOhuDBvdi — ANI November 18, 2019 Hundreds of students were stopped near Safdarjung tomb square …

JNU student protests: Agitation over hostel fee hike escalates as students clash with cops; police use water canons
5 years, 1 month ago

JNU student protests: Agitation over hostel fee hike escalates as students clash with cops; police use water canons

Firstpost  

Students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University clashed with police outside the university campus in Delhi as protests by the JNUSU against the hostel fee hike and draft hostel manual continued for over six hours. Students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University clashed with the police outside the outside the university campus in Delhi as protests by the JNUSU against the hostel …

JNU protest Live updates: JNUSU deliberately excluded from hostel manual meet, alleges students' union
5 years, 1 month ago

JNU protest Live updates: JNUSU deliberately excluded from hostel manual meet, alleges students' union

India Today  

A dramatic protest by students broke out on Monday outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus over several issues including the recent fee hike. 16:42 PM: HRD minister stuck for 4.5 hours outside the campus HRD minister stuck for almost 4.5 hours inside the JNU campus after the convocation program due to student protest outside the gate 15:55 PM: WATCH: Women …

Karnataka government puts police, intelligence departments on high alert amid India-Pak tensions
5 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka government puts police, intelligence departments on high alert amid India-Pak tensions

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy Wednesday said police and intelligence departments have been directed to be on "high alert", amid escalation of tension between India and Pakistan after the IAF carried out strikes on terror bases in the neighbouring country. The chief minister said directions have been given to officials to take all precautionary measures. The chief minister said he …

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