JNUSU protest clash leaves police, students injured; FIR filed

Around 25 police personnel and several students were injured after clashes broke out during a JNUSU "Long March" at the JNU gate. Police detained 51 protesters and registered an FIR alleging assault and obstruction.

Police and students were injured after clashes broke out during a march by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) at the campus gate on Thursday, with both sides accusing each other of assault. An FIR has been registered, police said.

According to the police, around 400–500 students gathered on campus for a “Long March” to the Ministry of Education as part of ongoing protests over issues including UGC regulations, rustication of JNUSU office-bearers and remarks by Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit.

Around 3.20 pm, protesters moved out through the main gate and attempted to proceed towards the ministry. Police stopped them at the North Gate and pushed them back inside the campus.

“Barricades placed outside the campus were damaged as the situation escalated. The protesters pelted banners and sticks, threw shoes and resorted to physical assault. Some police personnel were bitten during the scuffle, resulting in injuries to several officers deployed at the spot,” a senior police officer told PTI.

Police said around 25 personnel were injured, including ACP Ved Prakash, ACP Sanghamitra, SHO Atul Tyagi and SHO Ajai Yadav.

An FIR was registered at Vasant Kunj North police station under BNS sections 221, 121(1), 132 and 3(5), alleging obstruction and assault on public servants.