Masked men and women ransacked the JNU campus, hit students and teachers with sticks and iron rods
Protests were organised in Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune against the violence that broke out in Delhi's JNU. Students of Javadavpur University in Kolkata, IIT-Bombay and FTII in Pune took out marches around midnight in solidarity with the students who were attacked by 50-60 masked men and women inside the JNU campus on Sunday evening.
Violence broke out in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) today evening. 19 students and a teacher are receiving treatment AIIMS Trauma Centre. All of them have sustained head injuries. Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union President Aishe Ghosh, who got injured in the violence, said she was attacked by "goons wearing masks". A group of masked goons entered the campus and went on a rampage, targetting teachers and students.
Eyewitnesses said 50-odd masked goons had entered the campus around 6.30 pm. A professor, Atul Sood, told NDTV, "The mob entered hostels and threw huge stones, vandalising property." Aishe Ghosh, the president of the students' union, said, "I have been brutally attacked by goons wearing masks. I have been bleeding. I was brutally beaten up".
The police, they said, are yet to take action.
Here are the Highlights on the violence at JNU:
Delhi Police holds meeting with students, teachers
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.
"The police have assured us that they will look into the matter and our demands," president Federation of Central University teachers'' associations Rajib Ray said.
Protests At Aligarh Muslim University In Solidarity With JNUStudents of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) hold candlelight protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University yesterday.
"Was assaulted thrice": Yogendra Yadav's tweet on violence
"Was assaulted thrice": Yogendra Yadav's tweet on violence
Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav has said that he was assaulted thrice during his visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University after a mob of masked men attacked students.
"Tonight I was assaulted thrice. 1st: APX 9:30 pm. While speaking to JNU teachers, a police inspector (no nameplate) dragged me and ABVP/RSS group (incl Prof Mishra, Sanskrit Dept) pushed me, pulled my muffler. I fell down, minor injury. Police contd to push me out after I got up," he tweeted.
"2nd:10:50 pm. I was with D Raja when 20-30 goons attacked me, kept abusing, shoving, hitting me & team (despite our singing national anthem). I fell on my back on road divider (soft tissue injury, no fracture), then kicked in my face (eye bruise). Police watched. DCP came later," Mr Yadav tweeted on the second incident of assault on him.
"3rd: 12:30 am
Outside Trauma Centre, AIIMS. When I arrived for check-up and MLC, outside emergency, Inspector Shiv raj hit my colleague Raja and my driver and then pushed me (in the presence of ADCP Parvinder Singh) despite knowing I was a patient. AIIMS staff was very good," he tweeted.
Jwala Gutta twees, "Are we all gonna be still quiet??"Jwala Gutta tweeted, "Are we all gonna be still quiet?? Watch this happen to our students?? #JNUViolence"
"Modi-Shah's goons are rampaging through our universities," tweets Priyanka Gandhi VadraPriyanka Gandhi Vadra tweets about violence at JNU, "India has an established global reputation as a liberal democracy. Now Modi-Shah's goons are rampaging through our universities, spreading fear among our children, who should be preparing for a better future. To add insult to injury, BJP leaders are all over the media pretending that it wasn't their goons who unleashed this violence. The people are not deceived."
JNU Teachers' Federation urges agitators to not instigate students for violenceJNU Teachers' Federation (JNUTF) issued a statement urging protesters and agitators to not instigate students for violence, reported ANI.
"JNUTF appeals to agitators and their patrons not to instigate students for violence and criminal activities. We appeal to the JNU community to restore the peaceful environment of JNU where one can express his/her disagreement democratically," the statement read.
Students protest in Kolkata against violence at JNU
Students of Jadavpur University in Kolkata protest against violence at JNU campus.
Majid Jamil, part of delegation that met Delhi police, urges protesters to call off protests
Majid Jamil, General Secretary of Jamia Teachers Association, was a part of the delegation that met the police at the Delhi Police Headquarters with a set of 4 demands. He said, "Police have assured us. I request protesters to call off the protests. And if by morning, an FIR is not registered we will resume our protest again."
JNU VC tweets about violence in JNU
JNU Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar tweets about JNU violence: The JNU administration feels great pain and anguish for the students who have sustained injuries in the violence that took place in JNU campus. The JNU administration strongly condemns any form of violence in the campus.
A delegation of students and teachers met Delhi Police after violence in JNU campus
A delegation of students and teachers met Delhi Police with the following demands:
1. Urgent medical assistance to the injured students inside and outside the campus
2. Arrest of all goons involved in the attack
3. Rescue students who are stuck inside and outside the JNU campus
4. Ensure normalcy in the campus immediately
Protests against JNU violence at Gateway of India in MumbaiStudents from multiple colleges and institutions of Mumbai are protesting at Gateway of India tonight against the JNU violence and demanding action against the goons, failing which they are demanding the immediate resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah.
Students of FTII in Pune protest against JNU Violence
FTII students in Pune protests against the attack on JNU students.
Mumbai students to march from Gateway of India tonight
Students from multiple colleges and institutions of Mumbai are gathering at Gateway of India tonight at 12 midnight to protest against the JNU violence and demanding action against the goons, failing which the students are demanding the immediate resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah.
This is a spontaneous reaction from Mumbai youngsters after the JNU violence.
Shocking, Disgusting, Cowardly: Bollywood On JNU AttackActors, director and public figures have spoken against the violence that broke out today evening at the JNU campus. Around 7 pm today, 50-60 masked men and women entered the campus of JNU in Delhi and ransacked the institute premises and beat up students who were peacefully protesting against a fee hike.
30 students and a dozen faculty members have sustained injuries during the attack and have been hospitalised. JNU Students' Union President Aishe Ghosh, who suffered severe head injuries, was admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Suchitra Sen, who is a faculty of JNU's Centre for the Study of Regional Development, was also admitted to AIIMS with injuries to her head. 2 students remain in critical condition.
Kailash Satyarthi tweets about JNU violence
"In this situation of rising violence, anarchy & fear in universities, I urge the Hon'ble @PMOIndia to immediately initiate direct and constructive dialogue with university students unions & national students' bodies across the country, to restore peace. #JNUSU #JNUAttack," tweets Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi.
"The guilty should be punished," says Manoj Tiwari
"It is very saddening. Some people are making it political. BJP strongly condemns the incident at JNU and demands strict action on those responsible. The injured students should receive treatment and the guilty should be punished after proper investigation, says Manoj Tiwari.
Let students be: tweets Aaditya Thackeray on JNU violence
Aaditya Thackeray tweets, "The violence and brutality faced by students, while protesting, is worrisome. Be it Jamia, be it JNU. Students mustn't face brutal force! Let them be! These goons must face action. They must be brought to time bound and swift justice."
Protests tomorrow at Mumbai's Hutatma Chowk in solidarity with JNU students who were attacked
Protests are being planned tomorrow at Mumbai's Hutatma Chowk.
Vikas Marg shut due to demonstation: Delhi Police issues traffic alert
Delhi Police has issued a traffic alert: "Traffic movement is closed on Vikas Marg due to demonstration. Kindly avoid the stretch."
Priyanka Gandhi tweets about JNU violence"Wounded students at AIIMS trauma centre told me that goons entered the campus and attacked them with sticks and other weapons. Many had broken limbs and injuries on their heads. One student said the police kicked him several times on his head," tweets Priyanka Gandhi.
Brinda Karat visits injured students at AIIMS
Brinda Karat visits injured students at AIIMS. She says, "The JNUSU president has an iron rod injury to her head. Not just ABVP, outsiders were also present among those who attacked students and faculty at JNU campus. What are the police doing? An huge mob is standing outside the JNU campus. This is the capital of the country!"
"Chief Justice of India please take suo moto notice of violence inside JNU," tweets Indira Jaisingh
"Chief Justice of India please take suo moto notice of violence inside JNU and summon Commissioner of Police and direct the Police to apprehend hooded goons armed with iron bars and protect the life and liberty of students teachers and staff immediately," tweets senior lawyer Indira Jaisingh
"Was attacked by mob in th presence of police, media," tweets Yogendra YadavYogendra Yadav, who was earlier manhandled outside JNU, tweets, "I was attacked by a mob (that included a JNU Professor Mishra, Dept of Sanskrit) in the presence of police and media. Minor injury. I am safe. Staying put outside the north gate of JNU while goon attack continues inside the campus under police protection."
Education Minister condemns violence at JNU
"The violence at JNU is extremely worrying and unfortunate. I condemn the violence within the campus. I appeal to all students to maintain the dignity of the University and peace on campus," tweets Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
JNU Teachers' Association's statement on today's attack inside campusJNU Teachers' Association releases statement on today's attack inside campus:
"The JNUTA condemns the orgy of violence that was unleashed in JNU today with the connivance of the JNU Administration with the police standing by as mute spectators. Mobs not only went around hostels attacking several students, severely injuring many of them. A JNUTA meeting called to appeal for peace on campus was also attacked by a mob of masked people with stones and sticks. A teacher suffered head injuries and had to be hospitalized. The cars of several teachers were also smashed.
The JNUTA holds the JNU Administration singularly responsible for this grave situation. It is a product of its desperation in the light of it's failure to resolve the crisis created by its high handed imposition of a fee hike. Students have been on an agitation for over 70 days and the VC's obstinacy has prevented any resolution."
IIT-Bombay issues statement in supoort of JNU students who were attacked today eveningIIT-Bombay issues statement in supoort of JNU students who were attacked today evening by masked goons inside the campus:
We, IIT Bombay for Justice would like to extend full support and solidarity with faculty and students of JNU who have been subjected to unprecedented violence and terror in the evening of 5th January 2020 at the hands of hooded-armed mobs. The attack on innocent students and the teachers engaged in the movement against fee hike and CAA and NRC is unprecedented in history and horrifying in its barbarity. Such act of terror has no place in any civilized world least of all in the sphere of learning. We at IIT Bombay feel this terror more keenly as we have also been part of similar movement against fee hikes in IITs and unconstitutional and communal CAA and NRC. The thought that we could very easily have been in their place haunts our minds. We condemn this dastardly act on the most severe terms possible.
Recently, we have seen university campuses been turned into sites for violence. In JNU the attacking ABVP members were totally protected by Delhi police, who stated that they cannot enter inside the campus without 'permission'. However, the same police did not wait for permission when they assaulted students inside Jamia Milia Islamia campus. The police have burnt down students' hostels in Aligarh Muslim University, following their protest against CAA and NRC. University campuses have turned into war zones.
In this situation, we strongly condemn these acts of hooliganism inside university campuses. We should never forget the purpose of our education which is not to spread hatred or violence but to propagate acts of love and sympathy that would let us strive for humanity.
We condemn all acts of violence inside university campus.
We stand with JNU, JMI and AMU.
"Universities should remain places of learning, education," tweets BJP after JNU violence"We strongly condemn the violence on JNU campus. This is a desperate attempt by forces of anarchy, who are determined to use students as cannon fodder, create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and education," tweets BJP.
Priyanka Gandhi arrives at AIIMS
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives at AIIMS Trauma Centre where 20 people from Jawaharlal Nehru University were admitted following violence at university.
AAP's Sanjay Singh calls for Amit Shah's resignation after JNU attack
"Ever since Amit Shah has taken charge as the home minister of the country, Delhi has become the hub of crime, violence and crime. Sometimes there are attacks on lawyers, sometimes there are attacks on students. This home minister does not have the right to hold his post. Resign, Amit Shah," tweets AAP's Sanjay Singh.
Kanhaiya Kumar tweets about attack on JNU
CPI leader and JNU alumnus tweets, "What a shameless government, it increases the fees first, if the student protests, then he gets them beaten up by the police and even if the students do not bow down, he sends his goons to attack. Ever since he came to power, he has waged a war against the students in every corner of the country."
JNU Violence: Randeep Surjewala tweets about the attack on JNURandeep Surjewala tweets, "What animosity does Modi ji and Amit Shah ji have with the youth and students of the country? Sometimes beating the youth in the name of fee increment, sometimes beating the students if there is opposition to the attack on the constitution. Today, there is violence in Jawaharlal Nehru and that too under government protection!
JNU Violence: Finance Minister and JNU alumnus tweets, "I unequivocally condemn the events"
Finance Minister and JNU alumnus tweets, "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."
JNU Violence: MK stalin tweets, "Shocked to see visuals of masked miscreants attacking JNU students inside the campus"MK Stalin condemns the attack at JNU and says, "All those who are responsible for these incidents must brought to book immediately. Shocked to see visuals of masked miscreants attacking JNU students inside the campus. DMK condemns rising incidents of violence against students within universities in the aftermath of #CAA2019"
JNU Violence: Amit Shah enquires about incident, tweets Office of the Home Minister
"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," Office of the Home Minister on twitter.
JNU Violence: S Jaishankar tweets about attack on JNU
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweets, "Have seen pictures of what is happening in #JNU. Condemn the violence unequivocally. This is completely against the tradition and culture of the university."
JNU Violence: Students protest outside Delhi Police Headquarters
Students are protesting outside Delhi Police Headquarters against attack on students at Jawaharlal Nehru University, reported ANI.
JNU Violence: Mamata Banerjee tweets anout violence, stronly condemns brutality"We strongly condemn brutality unleashed agst students/teachers in JNU. No words enough to describe such heinous acts. A shame on our democracy. Trinamool delegation led by Dinesh Trivedi (SajdaAhmed, ManasBhunia, VivekGupta) headed to DEL to show solidarity with #ShaheenBagh #JNU," tweets Mamata Banerjee.
JNU Violence: Delhi Police says situation is under control
Flag march being conducted inside JNU campus, situation under control, says Delhi Police as reported by PTI.
JNU Violence: Section 144 imposed inside JNU campus, reports news agency IANS
Section 144 imposed inside JNU campus, reports news agency IANS. Prohibitory orders have been clamped on JNU campus in the aftermath of the violence unleashed by masked attackers on Sunday evening. With tension on the rise and the university on the boil, Section 144 has been imposed in the area.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Anil Baijal, who condemned the violence and directed Delhi Police to take necessary steps, tweeted: "The violence in JNU against students and teachers is highly condemnable. Directed @DelhiPolice to take all possible steps in coordination with JNU Administration to maintain law and order & take action against the perpetrators of violence. The situation is being closely monitored."
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has demanded Union Home mInister Amit Shah's resignation over the developments.
Sunday evening saw masked miscreants barge into the hostels and assault the students. The university in Delhi has been witnessing tensions over the fee hike and Citizenship Amendment Act over the last few weeks.
JNU Violence JNUSU tweets, "Bajrang Dal, other extremist groups not letting JNU Teacher's Association hold a press conference"
"Bajrang Dal and other extremist groups have collected outside JNU main gate and have been raising murderous slogans against students in addition to not letting JNU Teacher's Association hold a press conference," tweets JNUSU.
JNU Violence: Crowd gathering at Delhi ITOCrowd gathers at Delhi's ITO after violence broke out at JNU campus today evening.
JNU Violence: "Mob manhandled doctors, nurses & threatened them": tweets AIIMS doctor
"Our team of doctors, nurses & medical volunteers who reached JNU to give first aid to injured students & teachers, was attacked by hundreds of goons. Mob manhandled doctors, nurses & threatened them. Our ambulance's glass & windows broken, this is totally inhuman & insane," tweets Dr Harjit Singh Bhatti, Ex-President, RDA, AIIMS.
JNU Violence, JNU News: Arvind Kejriwal, Shashi Tharoor, P Chidambaram Condemn Violence In JNU, Say It Is "Destroying Indian Democracy"After several masked goons broached Delhi's Jawaharlal University campus, assaulting students and vandalising property, several top political leaders took to social media to share videos of the attack and condemn it. Several students, including Aishe Ghosh, the head of JNU Students' Union or JNUSU and several professors were severely injured in the attack. The JNUSU claims the Delhi police "did nothing" to stop the violence and have alleged the involvement of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad or ABVP, the student body linked to the BJP, in the attack.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, urging the Delhi Police to "immediately stop violence and restore peace". "How will the country progress if our students will not be safe inside univ campus?" he added.
JNU Updates: "Fascists in control are afraid of our brave students," tweets Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi tweets about the attack on JNU. He wrote, "The brutal attack on JNU students & teachers by masked thugs, that has left many seriously injured, is shocking. The fascists in control of our nation, are afraid of the voices of our brave students. Today's violence in JNU is a reflection of that fear."
JNU Violence: Yogendra Yadav manhadled outside campus
Activist Yogendra Yadav was manhandled outside JNU campus where the students and teachers were attacked by a mob today evening.
Swara Bhasker tweets urging residents of Delhi to "gather in large numbers outside the Main Gate of JNU campus on Baba Gangnath Marg.. to pressure the govt. & #DelhiPolice to stop the rampage by alleged ABVP masked goons on JNU campus" tonight.
JNU Violence: Delhi Lt. Governor says "the situation is being closely monitored"Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal tweeted, "The violence in JNU against students and teachers is highly condemnable."
JNU Violence: Arvind Kejriwal speaks to Delhi Lt Governor
Arvind Kejriwal speaks with Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal. He tweeted, "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."
JNU Violence: JNU VC not in the campus
JNU Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar is not present in the campus. Guards are standing outside his residence near East gate.
JNU Violence: JNUSU asks students to assemble at Sabarmati Dhaba T-Point
JNUSU has given a call for all the students to assemble at Sabarmati Dhaba T-Point.
JNU Violence: 20 students admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre20 students have been admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre. 2 remain in a critical stage. Most of them have sustained injuries on their head.
JNU Violence: Delhi Police have entered the campus today
News agency ANI tweeted a statement by the Delhi Police: "Tension was on between two groups for two days. On request of Jawaharlal Nehru University Administration police has entered the campus today."
JNU Violence: Watch: Video Of Armed And Masked Mob At JNUWatch: Video Of Armed And Masked Mob At JNU
JNU Violence: Mob continues to roam the campus
Mob continues to roam inside campus. They have split into 2 groups. One group going from hostel to hostel. One outside Sabarmati Dhaba T-Point and other going to Bhramaputra Hostel.
JNU Violence: Shashi Tharoor tweets with #StopJNUAssaultsNow!Shashi Tharoor tweeted, "This is unbelievable. These are tactics from Germany in the 1930s, not India in 2020. I implore the authorities to stop this. They are destroying Indian democracy as well as what remains of our nation's image in the democratic world. #StopJNUAssaultsNow!"
JNU Violence: Administration releases statementJNU administration releases statement after violence broke out today evening.
"This is an urgent message for the entire JNU Community that there is a law and order situation in the JNU Campus. Masked miscreants armed with sticks are roaming around, damaging property and attacking people.
The JNU Administration has called the police to maintain order.
This is the moment to remain calm and be on the alert. In view of the largeness of the campus, number 100 can also be dialled.
Efforts are already being made to tackle the miscreants.
Registrar"
Actress Swara Bhasker tweeted about the violence and questioned why the Delhi Police is allowing violence in the campus.
JNU Violence: Ambulances sent to JNU campus
Seven ambulances have been sent to Jawaharlal Nehru University and 10 ambulances are on standby, reported ANI.
JNU Violence: JNUTA press conference at 9PM tonight
JNU Teachers' Association to hold a press conference at the campus's North Gate at 9PM tonight.
JNU Violence: P Chidamram said the violence is "beyond belief"Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram tweeted, "If it is happening on live TV, it is an act of impunity and can only happen with the support of the government."
JNU Violence: Arvind Kejriwal tweets, "Police should immediately stop violence, restore peace"Arvind Kejriwal tweeted about the JNU violence and said, "How will the country progress if our students will not be safe inside univ campus?"
JNU Violence: Teachers, students were attacked by stones inside campus
Professor Atul Sood spoke about students and faculty being attacked with stones by goons who entered the campus unchecked. "These were not small stones, these were big stones that could have broken our skulls. I fell on the side and when I came out, I saw cars being completely vandalised including my car," Professor Atul Sood said.
JNU violence: Teachers have been attacked
Sucharita Sen, faculty of Centre for the Study of Regional Development, was admitted in AIIMS with head injury. Teachers have also been attacked inside the campus.
JNU Violence: Protests planned at ITO at 9 PM tonight
Protests are being planned at the ITO today at 9PM by the Jamia Coordination Committee
Prashant Bhushan questioned if the Delhi police "is complicit in the violence at JNU".
"This is the last thing you expect. Delhi police are at the gate and under their protection the assault is going on. This is a premeditated attack. I was told that it is in the presence of the SHO of the locatility that the ABVP goons entered the campus," says Yogendra Yadav.
"Sabarmati Hostel, Mahi Mandvi Hostel, Periyar Hostel are under attack. Those who are still outside, avoid these hostels and take alternative routes," tweeted JNU students' union
The JNUSU (Jawaharlal Nehru students union) is protesting inside the campus against the hostel fee hike for over one month. During the protest, they also locked down the server room for registration for next semester. A minor clash broke out yesterday between JNUSU and ABVP students over the registration process being stopped.
Today, a protest march was called by JNUSU near Sabarmati Hostel where the clashes happened between the two groups. Police have not been called inside the campus but are deployed outside. A senior officer said once the complaint is given they will take the action.